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flag Singh remains the top surname for New Zealand babies, followed by Kaur and Smith.

flag Singh remains the most common surname for New Zealand babies for the seventh year, with 680 registrations in 2022. flag Kaur follows with 630, and Smith with 300. flag Singh and Kaur are popular in the North Island, while Smith ranks higher in the South. flag Minister Brooke van Velden notes that surnames reflect family history; Singh, meaning 'lion,' is common among New Zealand's Sikh community.

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