What first and last names are common in Boston ?

For example, where I live, the name Demetris is very popular. What I want to know is, if I go to Boston, which first name(s) and last name(s) will I be hearing a lot ? Or which types of last names ? I'm writing a story which is set in Boston, and I want the names of the characters to sound Bostonian. Thanks.

What first and last names are common in Boston ?
Boston is an eclectic city filled with people from everywhere.


There is still a significant population of Irish who came to Boston during the famines and after - thus you are likely to hear Irish names here


Kevin O'Malley


Sean McDounough


etc
Reply:Popular last names depend on the neighborhood of Boston. In Chinatown for instance, "Chin" might be a popular last name. In South Boston (Irish neighborhood) "Kelly" is probably pretty popular. So, it really all depends on the neighborhood.





But in my opinion (and my family is of Italian origin) if you want a "Boston name" - go with an Irish one.
Reply:I don't think it matters where you live, names are names. Try Megan, Lisa, Rachel,Courtney,Sarah and for guyys names Michael, David, Stuart,Erik is a popular name as well as Mark. I'm sure you can come up with some last names. Good luck with your story. Maybe it will be a best seller!
Reply:Well there's different parts of Boston..Mostly Boston is irish + italians. Southie is more Irish, whereas the North End is more Italian. So you can really hear anything.
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