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The most popular names in California? Garcia, Hernandez, y Lopez
We’ve been mocking Ancestry’s DNA test commercials for a while because we can.
Ancestry also has a lot of vital data from its members and research, like what surnames are most popular in the 50 states.
Turns out California tops Texas in the Reconquista; the most popular names in Califas are Garcia, Hernandez and Lopez. Texas has a SMITH stuck between Garcia and Martinez, while New Mexico represents with Garcia, Martinez and Chavez. Make your own jokes about Arizona.
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Mas…The most popular names in California? Garcia, Hernandez, y Lopez
Your name is Lopez? Angel Lopez? I think I know your cousin
What’s in a name? LOPEZ is #21 on the charts and moving up fast according to Wikipedia, but Garcia, Rodriguez, Martinez and Hernandez are still in the lead.
Wikipedia: List of Common U.S. Surnames
Mas…Your name is Lopez? Angel Lopez? I think I know your cousin