I don't know if anyone's said this before, but I just bookmarked a census site with a list of last names in order of commonness. I usually choose one between 10-100 on the list. You can also look up "List of [insert country here] last names" on Wikipedia.
"You are altogether a human being, Jane? You are certain of that?" "I conscientiously believe so, Mr Rochester." ~ Jane Eyre
