What is the most common last name in the St. Paul phone directory?

The most common last name in the St. Paul, Minnesota White Pages is Johnson, with over 8,900 profiles having the name. The state of Minnesota has the most people per capita with the last name Johnson, according to the White Pages.

Based on U.S. Census figures, Johnson is the second most common name in the United States. The abundant appearance of the Johnson name in Minnesota is due to heavy immigration from Sweden in the late 19th century.

Other popular names in the St. Paul White Pages include Anderson, with over 5,200 profiles, Lee, with over 3,800, and Smith, with over 3,700. Smith is also the most common last name in the U.S.