From Kumar to Smith: 10 Popular Surnames Around the World

MONEYCONTROL NEWS SAURAV PANDEY June 21, 2024

Australia - Smith

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Bangladesh - Akter

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Canada - Smith

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China - Wang

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India - Kumar

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Japan - Sato

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North Korea - Kim

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Pakistan - Ahmad

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Russia - Ivanova

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United Arab Emirates - Ali

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