100 most popular surnames in Northern Ireland

One of Northern Ireland most unique qualities is the fact you don't have to travel too far to find someone you know or have a relation with. There's not many places you can actually do that 🤣

Our accent, names and sometimes even hair colour can give a lot away to a stranger. But it's true what they say, a family's name can tell a million stories. This got us thinking...what are the most popular surnames across the country?

Research took us to Forebears - an online genealogy portal, that archives family history. We took a look into the past, to find out which names come out on top and what they actually mean.

Northern Ireland's Most Popular Surnames:

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