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The story behind some of the most popular surnames in the world

kristine Oct 26, 2020 0 53

What are the most popular surnames in the world? It’s a loaded question, to be honest. Naming conventions vary across the planet, and not all of them fit western expectations. Many people in some countries, such as Mongolia, don’t have surnames at all. In others, like Hungary, the so-called “last name” actually comes first. Meanwhile, in places like Russia, the spelling and pronunciation may depend on your gender. And sometimes a surname can change with each passing generation, as in Iceland.