Smith originated from English "smid" meaning "to hit or strike". Johnson is patronymic of John, popular worldwide since Middle Ages. Williams comes from German "strong-willed warrior". Miller emerged as occupational surname for mill workers. Davis derives from biblical psalmist David, popular worldwide
Kim is the most common surname in Korea, with 10.6 million people as of 2015. Written as 김 (gim) in both North and South Korea. Hanja 金 can also be transliterated as 금 (geum) meaning 'gold'. 99.3% of population uses Kim, with 0.7% using other variants
Humans have used multiple names throughout history for distinction. Hunter-gatherers distinguished by events, characteristics or religion. Settled societies derived names from occupations, status or residence. Surnames became fixed and passed down through generations
American last names reflect country's diverse history and heritage. Names provide insights into ancestry, religion, occupation, and location. Names have evolved over time influenced by immigration and colonization
American surnames reflect cultural diversity and heritage. Indigenous peoples brought their own surnames to the country. Colonial immigration brought foreign surnames like Smith and Johnson
French surnames have a rich history dating back to Middle Ages. Names have evolved based on geography, social class, and occupation