Most Popular Surnames in the Alpes-Maritimes -Ever wondered which surnames are most common in the Alpes-Maritimes? Geneanet, a digital platform with over 3 million surnames, has published the ranking for the region. While many surnames are rare, with over 50% shared by fewer than 10 people, a small percentage are widely spread. Leading the list is Martin, followed by Giraud and Raybaud, with Martin topping the list at 35,158 bearers in the department. Other popular names include Isnard, Roux, and Hugues.
Surprisingly, Masséna, the name associated with a famous square in Nice and a Marshal of the Empire, ranks much lower at 99th with only 5,739 bearers in the department.
Here’s the full list of the top 10 surnames in the Alpes-Maritimes:
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