Last Names in the U.S.: Popular American Surnames List
Looking for common last names, a list of U.S. surnames, or family names in America? This hub is designed for quick surname reference and for pairing first names with real-world U.S. last-name patterns.
Top American Last Names
Frequently searched terms include last names, american last names, and common last names. Start with this shortlist:
- Smith
- Johnson
- Williams
- Brown
- Jones
- Garcia
- Miller
- Davis
- Rodriguez
- Martinez
- Hernandez
- Lopez
- Gonzalez
- Wilson
- Anderson
- Thomas
- Taylor
- Moore
- Jackson
- Martin
- Lee
- Perez
- Thompson
- White
- Harris
- Sanchez
- Clark
- Ramirez
- Lewis
- Robinson
- Walker
- Young
- Allen
- King
- Wright
- Scott
- Torres
- Nguyen
- Hill
- Flores
- Green
- Adams
- Nelson
- Baker
- Hall
- Rivera
- Campbell
- Mitchell
- Carter
- Roberts
Pair First Names With Your Last Name
A first name can sound very different depending on surname length, rhythm, and consonant clusters. Use our generator and calculators to test combinations before you decide.