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By Kimberly Powell, About.com Guide to Genealogy since 2000

Common US Surnames & Their Meanings

Thursday December 11, 2003
Smith, Johnson, Williams, Jones, Brown... Are you one of the millions of people sporting one of the 100 most popular last names in America? If so, then you'll want to check out this list, including details on each name's origin, meaning, and alternate spellings.
Related Resources:
How to Trace the Origin of Your Surname
Top Ten FREE Surname Search Databases
Glossary of Last Name Meanings & Origins

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