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 List of most common surnames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most of Brazilian surnames derive from Portuguese surnames.
The number one Chinese family name was (李) Lǐ at 7.9% of the sample, followed by (王) Wáng at 7.4% and (張) Zhāng at 7.1%; the study showed that the top 19 names covered 55.6% and the top 100 names covered 87% of the sample.
The name Cohen belongs to the members of the ancient family of priests (Kohanim, descendants of Aaron).
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 List of most popular family names - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Most of Brazilian surnames refer to poor colonists and convicts who were the first immigrants into the nation, in 16th century.
The middle and upper classes generally have non-Portuguese family names, especially Italian, German and Jewish, from more recent immigrations (this is reflected in the surnames of several Brazilian presidents).
Most popular Danish family names (as of 2004) [1]
open-encyclopedia.com /List_of_most_popular_family_names   (981 words)

  
 Most popular names - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most popular baby names in 2003 among the Czech-speaking population
Most popular baby names in 2003 among the Finnish-speaking population
Category:Lists of popular names has a lookup for most popular names by year from 1880 through 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Most_popular_names   (266 words)

  
 Countries: List of most popular family names
The number one Chinese family name was Li3 at 7.9% of the sample, followed by Wang2 at 7.4% and Zhang1 at 7.1%, the study showed that the top 19 names covered 55.6% and the top 100 names covered 87% of the sample.
Robinson (0.233%) The distribution of family names in the U.S. reflects the history of immigration into the country.
Good examples of this are the popular Swedish name Johanson which was frequently changed to Johnson, and the German Muller changed to Miller.
www.morelawinfo.com /Countries/Most_popular_family_names.shtml   (566 words)

  
 List of most popular family names
Since many of them had no family name, they were called "da Costa" when living near the sea cost or "da Silva" (from the jungle) if lived inland.
The middle and upper classes generally have non-Portuguese names, especially Italian, German and Jewish, from more recent immigrations (this is reflected in several of Brazilian presidents).
These names are seldonly seen in Denmark, but in Iceland, the "datter"-phrase, which in icelandic is "dottir", is stil widely known and used.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/list_of_most_popular_family_names   (996 words)

  
 Popular baby names
Popular names of twins for births in 2004
For a list of the most popular names for a particular year of birth (any year after 1879), enter the year and the length of the popularity list.
Please note that the name you select must be in the top 1000 most popular names in order for the name to appear in the table produced by your request.
www.ssa.gov /OACT/babynames   (217 words)

  
 KCCI.com - Family - Popular Brand Names Become Unusual Baby Names
Names of perfume, liquor, designer clothes and even cars have begun to find a place on birth certificates.
Where most might choose a traditional name like Jacob or Emily, some are deciding on the unusual, and borrowing the names right off the shelves of department stores and car lots.
For example, Harley is a popular name for both girls and boys.
www.theiowachannel.com /family/2646209/detail.html   (439 words)

  
 - China the Beautiful   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The list of "Hundred Names" was compiled many years ago by order of the Emperor as the 100 most popular surnames (or last, or family names) in China at the time.
The list of last name is short, and the number of first names is in the billions.
Very good place to see a name written in Chinese and English, hear it pronounced, and then watch the order by which it is written - stroke by stroke.
www.chinapage.com /100names.html   (196 words)

  
 BabyCenter | Popular Baby Names
After three years at the top, Emily has been unseated by Emma as the most popular girl name in the United States, while Jacob remains the nation's most popular boy name for the fourth year in a row.
Our list combines names with the same pronunciation but different spellings to give a more accurate view of name popularity.
Although the most popular girl names shifted places, no new names entered the top ten in 2004.
www.babycenter.com /babyname/popnames.html   (282 words)

  
 BabyCenter | 2004 -- 100 Most Popular Names
Although the most popular girl names shifted places, no new baby names entered the top ten in 2004.
For example, Ella and Ava first moved into the top 50 baby names in 2003, and now, along with Samantha, are the most likely to push Hailey, Abigail, or Sarah from the top ten in 2005.
Caden, a name that also first entered the top 50 in 2003, continues its rapid ascent and (along with Logan and Jayden) is the most likely to replace either Joshua or Nicholas among the most popular boy names.
www.babycenter.com /babyname/names2004.html   (304 words)

  
 China General Information Base, China Information
Most of the 55 minority nationalities have their own languages.
For instance, the family name of a person is Wang, given name is Dong, his/her full name would be Wang Dong.
According to the most recent official statistics, the three most popular family names are: LI, WANG and ZHANG, occupied 7.9% (97million), 7.4 and 7.1 of total population in China respectively
www.chinatoday.com /general/a.htm   (1259 words)

  
 Family Names   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
is an Italian cognate of the English (derived from the Normans) name Castellan, the occupational name for the governor or constable of the castle, or the prison warden.
The name is sometimes derived as an Anglicized version of the Gaelic O Clumbhain (descendant of Clumhan).
Most of the BIBLE descendants can trace their lineage back to a HANS ADAM BIEBEL, who was born in Goersdorf, Alsace (which was at one time part of the German Palatinate).
www.plumdigital.com /0_genealogy/FamNames.html   (4151 words)

  
 Naming Conventions - History Forum
In pre-18th century Russia, only tsars and boyars had a right to a patronymic (father's name, sometimes with a minor change, ending in -vich), in fact it was a death sentence if you failed to address them as such.
The most popular family names in China are Chen, Lee, and Lin.
Chinese are particularly quite superstitious about names affecting the luck and fortuner, so they pay careful attention to the names.
www.simaqianstudio.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=1511   (855 words)

  
 List Of Most Popular Family Names Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 Popular Baby Names | Family Resource (FamilyResource.com)
For example, names like Gay, Gertrude and Claude probably aren’t the most appealing names to give your child (although I’ll leave that judgment up to you).
There are parents that prefer to be creative when naming their child.
For those who are less inclined to make up names, or use familial names, there is a helpful site created (surprisingly) by the Social Security Administration, called Popular Baby Names.
www.familyresource.com /pregnancy/28/365   (282 words)

  
 List of most popular family names : Most popular family names   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 Irish Family Names   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Each of the twelve volumes in the Irish Family Names series provides an introduction to one of the most popular Irish family names.
We are all fascinated by the unknown members of our respective families.
Each book is illustrated in full colour throughout and will provide an attractive introduction to the family name for its various members.
www.exploringfamilyorigins.com /Byrnebook.htm   (146 words)

  
 Learn more about List of most popular family names in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Learn more about List of most popular family names in the online encyclopedia.
You are here: Online Encyclopedia > List of most popular family names
Hint: Play with putting spaces before and after your words to see the different results you get.
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 TheWBALChannel.com - Family - Popular Baby Names Of 2002
What were the most popular boys and girls names of 2002?
The next-most popular girl names were Hannah and Madison, and for boys Michael and Joshua topped the list.
Michael had been the most frequently-chosen boy's name for 35 years until Jacob bumped it down in 1999.
www.thewbalchannel.com /family/2193934/detail.html   (107 words)

  
 NBCSandiego.com - Family - Read Names Popular With Brandmakers, Parents
The following names, which may be inspired by brand names or trade names, were found on a list of all names given to five or more children born in the United States in the year 2000, provided by the Social Security Administration.
But, I've also known parents who pronounced the name as "See-are-uh" who were definitely inspired by the perfume name.
There were undoubtedly many more children given brand names where the total was less than 5 per gender in 2000.
www.nbcsandiego.com /family/2646305/detail.html   (388 words)

  
 Most Popular Baby Names (2001)
Emily has been the most popular girls' name each year since 1996.
Prior to that, Michael was the most popular name each year from 1964 to 1998.
A list of the 1000 most popular baby names for 2001, as well as the most popular baby names for each state, can be found at www.ssa.gov by clicking the link to the Most Popular Names.
www.ssa.gov /pressoffice/babies.htm   (445 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: List of most popular family names   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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The world's most powerful genealogy, research, and activity tool.
Global family tree project aims to link together your family tree into a dynamic worldwide tree.
You will be able to connect to all of your family members and trace your family roots.
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 List of most popular family names at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
List of most popular family names at opensource encyclopedia
The following list is for England, Wales, and the Isle of Man, and is based on a survey of the National Health Service Central Register[7]:
List of most popular family names in directory
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 ChannelCincinnati.com - Family - Popular Brand Names Become Unusual Baby Names
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