The Coolest Maps We Didn’t Have the Luxury to Learn From

You probably never thought you would see a map describing the most popular surnames in Europe. Do you happen to see yours on here? That must be exciting! There are lots you can learn from this map. For example, we all know that Smith is the most commonly used surname in the world, but you probably didn’t know that it originated in the UK. 

Many surnames carry a significant amount of history. They can help us discover more about who we are, allow us to learn about our ancestors, and even help us connect to long-lost family members. You may recognize some more surnames on this map like Murphy, Martin, or Johansson, but you probably didn’t know their origins until now.