What are the top 10 best last names?
Using Census Bureau data, 24/7 Wall Street compiled a list of the top 50 last names in the U.S. Here’s what they found:
- Smith.
- Johnson.
- Williams.
- Brown.
- Jones.
- Garcia.
- Miller.
- Davis.
What is a famous last name?
The Most Popular Last Names
SURNAME | RANK | FREQUENCY (COUNT) |
---|---|---|
SMITH | 1 | 2,442,977 |
JOHNSON | 2 | 1,932,812 |
WILLIAMS | 3 | 1,625,252 |
BROWN | 4 | 1,437,026 |
What are some rare last names?
The Rarest Last Names
- Acker (old English origin) meaning “field”.
- Agnello (Italian origin) meaning “lamb”.
- Alinsky (Russian origin), a truly unique surname to find.
- Aphelion (Greek origin) meaning “point of the orbit at the greatest distance from the sun”.
- Bartley (English origin) meaning “clearing in woodland”.
What are the weirdest last names?
Shufflebottom. This name has nothing to do with…
How can I choose my last name?
How To Choose a Cool Last Name
- Consider the meaning.
- See how it sounds with the first name.
- Count how many syllables it is.
- Ask yourself what “feeling” the last name creates and if it matches with your character’s persona.
- Consider its uniqueness.
What are some rich last names?
Popular Rich Last Names Or Surnames, With Meanings
- Albrecht. Meaning: Noble, Famous (German)
- Armani. Meaning: Free (Italian)
- Arnoult. Meaning: Eagle ruler (German)
- Astor. Meaning: Hawk (French)
- Augustus. Meaning: Venerable (Greek)
- Baldwin. Meaning: Brave (German)
- Balenciaga.
- Bamford.