2007-06-29 18:53:16 · 15 answers · asked by alancoleman_99 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
was Smith or brown, can't imagine it still is though.
2007-06-29 18:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by pups 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the Surname Profiler, Smith ranks No. 1 in both 1881 and 1998. Incidentally, the map attached below shows just where all the Smiths are located.
2007-07-03 22:32:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ellie Evans-Thyme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smith is the most common surname in the U.K. With John Smith being the most common name of all.
2007-06-30 02:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Zombie Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As was already said, the answer is Smith. The first link below is a study of British surname frequencies if you are interested in other common names as well. The second link shows most common surnames in different regions.
2007-06-30 04:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by Maverick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It must be one of the ones that derived from trades centuries ago, like Smith, Weaver, Potter, Taylor, and Hunter.
Oh, and I have two unrelated friends in London who are both named Brown.
2007-06-30 02:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smith or Jones
2007-06-30 08:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by Benthebus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean common it has to be Smith
2007-06-30 02:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by ann113599 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am mildly curious how you think what people on a message board about genealogy will tell you about that will help you research your dead ancestors.
2007-06-30 08:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bosworth!!! My surname rules man!
2007-06-30 02:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by KateBea 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Patel?
2007-06-30 07:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by Ellie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋