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Jun 7, 2024 · Review the 100 most common U.S. surnames and their origins. Did yours make the cut?
- Kimberly Powell
Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
We have added origins and meanings to this list to give you a comprehensive collection of the top U.S. surnames. The background of the top surnames/last names in the United States are primarily English, Spanish, Celtic, and Asian.
You can use the links below to view more common surnames. This page is currently showing names ranked from 1 to 1000. Most common last names names: 1-1000 | 1001-2000 | 2001-3000 | 3001-4000 | 4001-5000. You can also click any of the names in the table below to find out more about the origin, meaning, and ancestry of each last name.
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A surname, also known as a last name or family name, is a hereditary name passed down from one generation to another. It is used to identify and distinguish individuals within a family or lineage. Surnames often reflect a person's ancestry, occupation, or geographic origin.