The interactive map below shows the most common surname in each state, according to Ancestry: Hawaii was the only state in which the last names Lee, Wong, and Kim were the most popular.

Most Common Last Names in the World Last names, or surnames, are more than just labels-they are living histories of ancestry, occupation, geography, and culture.

Dear Mona, What are the most common first- and last-name combinations in the United States? Is John Smith really the most common name? Kieron George, 21, North Yorkshire, U.K.

The interactive map below shows the most common surname in each state, according to Ancestry: Hawaii was the only state in which the last names Lee, Wong, and Kim were the most popular.

Rodriguez. A name with Spanish origins, Rodriguez means "son of Rodrigo."With over one million bearers, it’s one of the most prevalent Hispanic surnames in the U.S. Martinez. Another common ...

The 39th president has the 49th most common last name in the U.S. (Photos: AP) Keeping up with the Joneses isn't easy. Unless your name is Smith -- then the Joneses eat your dust. Surnames in the ...

Massachusetts is home to one of the most unique “common” last names in the United States, according to new findings. Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family resource website ...