Most common county names - answers UPDATED

updated: I've filled in the unguessed county names below in italics. "Franklin" is tied for the second place with Jefferson. I tried to give you "turkeys" a clue but to no avail. Maybe everyone was out flying a kite.

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If you haven't guessed yet, stop now. Go to this post first and place your guesses. Otherwise read on...

Based on guesses/emails I've received so far, here are the top county/parish names in the U.S. along with the number of times a particular name is used. My Dad got the first one and 5 of the top 6. My brother guessed 3 of the top 6 and added Grant as a guess. There's still a big common name out there that no one has guessed yet though. One of you turkeys can guess this one.

# county
31 Washington
26 Jefferson
26 Franklin
24 Jackson (go Jesse!)
24 Lincoln (for the toy logs)
20 Madison (for the famous snack treat company)
18 Montgomery
18 Clay
18 Union
17 Monroe (added after a guess from Dad)
17 Marion
16 Wayne
15 Grant

Most common county name?

What is the most common county name in the United States?

Think about it and check back in later (or post your guess in the comments section).

Update: 7-2-07. I already have a correct answer by email for the #1 county from my Dad. I'll wait a couple of days to post the answer. The most common county name occurs in 31 of the states.

While you're at it, think about #2-5 also. These are all common county names, occurring at least 24 times.