Traditional British Surnames Declining: Khan, Ahmed, Ali Enter Top 10
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Traditional British surnames are becoming less popular among newborns in England and Wales, according to data published by the Daily Mail. In 1996, the most popular surnames were Smith, Jones, and Williams. Currently, the top ten most common surnames include: Khan, Ahmed, Ali, Hussain, Singh, Patel, and Kaur. The shift reflects the changing demographics of the country.
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