We all know baby names can go in and out of fashion - but surnames less so.
Merseyside's 100 most common surnames include some obvious entries like Davies and Smith, but there are others that reveal a bit about our region's history. There are certain names that you hear all the time in our city, whether they come from the proud Irish heritage or are common in this part of the world.
Even if you think your surname is relatively unique, there's a chance you may share it with thousands of other people in the city. According to Historic UK, surnames weren’t widely used until after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
