What's in a Name?

L.A. Times Archives

June 21, 1998 12 AM PT

Here are the most common last names among home buyers in 1997:

Los Angeles County: Garcia

Orange County: Nguyen

Ventura County: Smith

Riverside County: Garcia

San Bernardino County: Garcia

San Diego County: Smith

Source: Acxiom/DataQuick

What’s in a Name?