Most Common Surname in El Salvador: García (19.8%)

García is the most common surname in El Salvador, held by 19.8% of the population (per national registry/INE data).

Top 5 Surnames

1. García – 19.8%
2. Hernández
3. Martínez
4. López
5. Rodríguez

All are Spanish patronymics (son of García, Hernán, Martín, Lope, Rodrigo). Reflects colonial naming; indigenous surnames (Nahuat/Pipil) largely replaced or compounded.