Smith is Still #1
In U.S. Name Count, Garcias Are Catching Up With Joneses - New York Times
Smith remains the most common surname in the United States, according to a new analysis released yesterday by the Census Bureau. ... Smith — which would be even more common if all its variations, like Schmidt and Schmitt, were tallied — is among the names derived from occupations (Miller, which ranks No. 7, is another). Among the most famous early bearers of the name was Capt. John Smith, who helped establish the first permanent English settlement in North America at Jamestown, Va., 400 years ago. As recently as 1950, more Americans were employed as blacksmiths than as psychotherapists.In 1984, according to the Social Security Administration, nearly 3.4 million Smiths lived in the United States. In 1990, the census counted 2.5 million. By 2000, the Smith population had declined to fewer than 2.4 million.
Come on Smiths! We've got to maintain that ranking! Get breeding!
Hat Tip: New Advent World Watch