Smith is the most common.
According to the 1990 US Census, the most common last name was Smith (2.7 million people had this as their last name). Sources: http://genealogy.about.com/library/weekly/aa_common_surnames.htm
The two most common Polish last names are Nowak (which comes from the word new, in Polish nowy) and Kowalski (the origin of which is the same as of the English last name Smith - kowal means in English locksmith).
Pepper is an English last name, most likely an occupational last name. In England, it was common practice to receive a last name based on one's trade.
morales is the most common last name
In 2009 the most common last name is Williams
In 2012, the most common surname or last name in Japan was Satou. The second most common last name in that country was Suzuki.
Potter is a common English name
According to the 1990 Census of the US:* The most common last name is Smith * The most common boy's name is James * The most common girl's name is MaryFirst name: James Last name: Smith
The most common last name worldwide is "Smith," which originated in England. Smith is an occupational surname derived from the Old English word "smitan," meaning "to smite" or "to strike."
The most common letter for a last name for people in the United States is "S".
No. The most common Hispanic last name in America is Garcia, THEN Rodriguez.
the answer is James and the most common last name is smith