71. WARD
Population Count: 254,121An occupational name for a "guard or watchman," from Old English "weard" = guard.
72. COX
Population Count: 253,771Often considered to be a form of COCK (little), a common term of endearment.
73. DIAZ
Population Count: 251,772The Spanish surname DIAZ comes from the Latin "dies" which means "days." Also believed to have early Jewish origins.
74. RICHARDSON
Population Count: 249,533Like RICHARDS, Richardson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Richard." The given name Richard means "powerful and brave."
75. WOOD
Population Count: 247,299Originally used to describe a person who lived in or worked in a wood or forest. Derived from Middle English "wode."
76. WATSON
Population Count: 242,432A patronymic surname meaning "son of Watt," a pet form of the name Walter, meaning "ruler of the army."
77. BROOKS
Population Count: 240,751There are many origins for this English surname, but most revolve around a "brook," or a small stream.
78. BENNETT
Population Count: 239,055From the medieval given name Benedict, originating from the Latin "benedictus" meaning "blessed."
79. GRAY
Population Count: 236,713Nickname for a man with gray hair, or a gray beard, from Old English groeg, meaning grey.
80. JAMES
Population Count: 233,224Patronymic name derived from "Jacob" and usually meaning "son of Jacob."
