Names

Uncover the fascinating shift in baby name choices in Illinois, moving away from traditional options.

I have never loved the state of Minnesota more.

Easy for US to say. Can you pronounce these weird Iowa town names?

The Parents said the names are to symbolize a "triumph over hardships"

Do you know anyone who used of these names?

A name defines your life, so think hard before you name your child.

I am confused whether these are the most popular cat or human names...

You could be in trouble with the teacher...

Chances are good that if your last name is "Smith" or "Johnson" you've seen or met plenty of people with the same surname. But how many Smiths and Johnsons are in Black Hawk County? Wonder no more.

I love family history. The study of first and last names. I love to look and follow my last name all over the states. Of course with the last name Ford, my last name is EVERYWHERE. So, does it show in the state of Iowa? Nope. So, what are the most popular last names in the Cedar Valley and surrounding counties...