Most Common Last Names by State
The top surnames in every US state, based on our database of 268 million residential records.
Key Findings
- Smith is the #1 surname in more states than any other name
- Hispanic surnames dominate in the Southwest: Garcia, Martinez, Hernandez
- Southern states show strong Anglo-Saxon heritage: Williams, Johnson, Jones
- Hawaii has the most unique top surnames, reflecting its Pacific Islander heritage
| State | #1 Name | Count | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Smith (2K) | Johnson | Williams | Jones | Brown | |
| Alaska | Johnson (260) | Smith | Miller | Williams | Brown | |
| Arizona | Smith (618) | Johnson | Williams | Jones | Brown | |
| Arkansas | Smith (1K) | Williams | Jones | Johnson | Brown | |
| California | Smith (3K) | Johnson | Brown | Miller | Jones | |
| Colorado | Smith (871) | Johnson | Miller | Brown | Jones | |
| Connecticut | Smith (686) | Johnson | Miller | Williams | Brown | |
| Delaware | Smith (152) | Johnson | Brown | Miller | Jones | |
| Florida | Smith (2K) | Johnson | Williams | Davis | Brown |