Have you ever wondered what the most common last name in the world is? It's a fascinating question with a surprising answer.
According to World Population Review, Wang is the most common last name in the world, with over 92 million people sharing the name. It is most prevalent in China, where it is estimated that around 7% of the population has the surname Wang.
Rank | Last Name | Occurrences |
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1 | Wang | 92 million |
2 | Li | 103 million |
3 | Zhang | 103 million |
Li and Zhang are the second and third most common last names globally, respectively. These surnames are also predominantly found in China, with Li being the most common surname in Taiwan. Other common last names include Garcia, Gonzalez, Kim, and Smith.
Rank | Last Name | Occurrences |
---|---|---|
4 | Garcia | 10 million |
5 | Gonzalez | 10 million |
6 | Kim | 10 million |
7 | Smith | 10 million |
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