
Common U.S. Surnames - Census.gov
Feb 26, 2024 · Find the most frequently occurring last names or surnames in the United States as tabulated from some of the last few Censuses of Population and Housing.
September 2024: Theodor Seuss Geisel and Children's Literature
Sep 4, 2024 · Theodor Seuss Geisel—better known as "Dr. Seuss"— authored some of the most popular and best-selling children's books ever written.
Population Growth Reported Across Cities and Towns in All U.S.
May 15, 2025 · Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 Subcounty population estimates released today.
December 2024: Basketball - Census.gov
Dec 1, 2024 · Today, basketball is the most popular sport in American high schools and professional basketball is one of the most popular sports by viewership nationwide. James …
Most Popular Surnames in the United States - Census.gov
Dec 15, 2016 · The country’s 1,000 most common surnames by race and Hispanic origin and those that occurred 100 or more times in the 2010 Census.
August 2023: The Wizard of Oz - Census.gov
Aug 1, 2023 · One reason The Wizard of Oz has remained so popular among adults and children is the movie's contrast between the black and white segments and color photography in the …
September 2023: Philo Farnsworth and the Invention of Television
Sep 1, 2023 · In the decades after Philo Farnsworth's invention of television in 1928, Census Bureau data shows that television ownership has grown from 5 million in 1950 to 60.6 million …
Which States Had the Highest Shares of Newcomers?
Apr 29, 2025 · Many states with the highest share of recent movers from out-of-state in 2023 had relatively small populations.
Older Adults Outnumber Children in 11 States, Nearly Half of …
Jun 26, 2025 · The median age in Puerto Rico was 45.6 in 2024, up 0.3 years from 2023, and up 1.8 years since 2020, when it was 43.8. In 2024, 18- to 64-year-olds accounted for 60.4% of …
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Many Businesses
Dec 12, 2024 · The most popular winter holidays, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Hanukkah, all use candles in their celebrations. According to the National Candle Association, approximately …