Little did people notice a recent New York Times story showing that 2 Hispanic surnames are now, and for the first time, among the top 10 most common names in the nation:
Smith remains the most common surname in the United States, according to a new analysis released yesterday by the Census Bureau. But for the first time, two Hispanic surnames — Garcia and Rodriguez — are among the top 10 most common in the nation…
I’m certainly happy for the Garcías and Rodriguezes, but I tell you, I couldn’t be more thrilled myself: according to the very same data, Martínez “nearly edged out Wilson for 10th place!”
Man, this is some challenge! so starting today I am launching my own campaign aimed at making us, Martínez, to the Top 5 beating if not the Garcías or the Rodríguez, at least the Smiths, Andersons and Taylors. As we say in my country, ¡Sí se puede, sí se puede!
November 20, 2007 at 3:16 am |
I can’t help wondering why an old man wants three little kids around. I am suspicous of that.
November 29, 2007 at 12:04 am |
I’m a Martinez! I’m behind you 100%. I’m still trying to get mi esposo to take my name too! Ah, he’s from the midwest, puro gringo, so that will never happen. That’s ok, I still love him.