Most common surname in the U.S. (ahead of Johnson and Williams)

I believe the answer is:

smith

(Other definitions for smith that I've seen before include "Forger" , "Worker in forge" , "Common family name" , "Worker in metals" , "Person who makes things in metal, may be black" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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