The most popular surname in the Bay of Plenty last year has been revealed. Photo / Getty ImagesThe most common surname in the Bay of Plenty last year has been revealed. It was also the most common family name registered in New Zealand followed by Smith, Kaur, Patel and Williams. The most common family names registered in 2019 were Singh, Smith, Kaur, Wilson and Williams. Some parents are also getting creative with family names and choosing to hyphenate names or create completely new names."

Source: New Zealand Herald February 18, 2021 02:26 UTC