Posted on 03/19/2023 9:31:13 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Is there a certain last name that you encounter more often than others? Maybe you work with a few unrelated Garcias, or your graduating class had a handful of Moores in it.
Ancestry recently reviewed phone book listings from across the country to determine the three most popular last names in each state. Smith was far and away the most common nationwide, failing to land in the top three in just five states: California, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Mexico, and North Dakota.
California’s most popular surname was Garcia, edging out Hernandez and Lopez.
Garcia was most common across Southwestern states, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. It was the top last name in only one other state: Texas.
Hernandez and Lopez didn’t appear in the top three last names for any other states. Both have been among the top 20 most common surnames in the U.S. since 2010, Ancestry reports.
Nationally, other popular surnames included Johnson, Miller, Jones, Williams, and Anderson.
Hawaii was the only state in which the last names Lee, Wong, and Kim were the most popular.
(Excerpt) Read more at ktla.com ...
Isn’t it great that the Americans gave away what was once their most prized real estate to the hostile, vicious and grasping detritus of Mexico?
We should all get medals for being so heroically generous.
I thought the last name in California was Zzyzx.
Welcome to the mexicO’s funhouse land.
“Isn’t it great that the Americans gave away what was once their most prized real estate to the hostile, vicious and grasping detritus of Mexico?”
In reality, they had it first. So by giving it up to the US they allowed America to update all the resources, set up the future for independent operations, and do all the construction to prepare for their return to prominence. So who invented capitalism? Might be closer giving the sellers a bonus for their good work being taken to the cleaners. And the state politicians are right up in the front of the line with their hands out.
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we goof on that off ramp overtime we drive by
First names are chosen. Their frequency reflects popularity. Last names are not chosen and are common, not popular.
and hopefully all the white libs end up being the gardeners and house cleaners for the mexicans...
Ok Che.
Cabrillo was Portuguese.
Better yet, Mexico can have California back for all I care.
Here’s hoping!
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“Popular” isn’t the most appropriate word as it implies a choice. Most people keep the surname they’re born with. I guess Christian or “given” names could be ranked by popularity.
The Mexicans never had California.
The Spanish did.
Proves one thing, California is the land of the Latinos.
The invasion is moving along nicely
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