First up, the heavyweight champion: Smith. If your name is Smith, you are not rare. You’re basically the default setting on a video game character, and that’s okay!
In the U.S. alone, there are over 2.4 million Smiths running around. That’s more people than the entire population of some small countries. You could start your own nation, really, and call it “Smithland.”
The Global Village of Names
Now, let’s hop around the globe. In China, Wang is the undisputed king, with over 100 million people sharing it. Imagine a billion-person family reunion—the potato salad budget alone would break the bank!
Head to Korea, and you’ll find Kim is everywhere, like Starbucks in a big city. About 20% of South Koreans are Kims. It’s so common that dating a Kim is basically a national pastime.
In Spain, García is the super spreader. You can’t throw a tortilla without hitting one. If your last name is García, you are part of a massive, tasty-sounding club.
