Demographics of the U.S.

Demographics of the U.S. - Surnames of the country.

This map shows the density of American surnames throughout the country as well as showing where they originate from. As one can see, the surname 'Smith' dominates a majority of the country, especially on the East coast. One reason for this is due to English settlers that first colonised the country. As well as this, names originating from Germany and France are prevalent throughout the states. Immigration from these countries in the 19th Century, especially, accounts for this. Spanish names have become more recognised, particularly on the West coast, where the country's border meets Mexico, again immigration plays a huge role in this. However, the map does neglect one of the largest ethnic groups in America, African-Americans, as well as Native-American origins.

As a whole, the map shows just how much of a melting pot the Unites States really is, with so many different cultures and origins mixed together. None of the surnames are categorised as 'American'.