We have compiled a list of the most popular surnames across South Yorkshire, so you can see how many bearing the same family name are spread across areas of the county including Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and more.
All information relating to surnames is courtesy of data from Forebears. Find out if your name make the list in our gallery below.

13. Shaw
Shaw is the 13th most common surname in South Yorkshire with 4,991. Pictured here is Sheffield United legend Jack Shaw during his playing days. | Getty Images

14. Williams
4,884 people have the surname Williams in South Yorkshire. Pictured here is Sheffield Lyceum Theatre pantomime dame'¯Damian Williams. | Local Library

15. Ward
The surname Ward makes our top 15 as it is used by 4,731 people. Pictured here is Carla Ward, who played for and later managed Sheffield United women. | Local Library

16. Wood
4,699 people have the surname Wood in South Yorkshire. This picture is of former Sheffield Wednesday defender Richard Wood, who later played for both Rotherham United and Doncaster Rovers. | Local Library


