These are the surnames that can help obtain citizenship in the United States in 2025

Despite the hardening of immigration laws in the United States, driven by President Donald Trump, there are dozens of people who remain steadfast in their goal of obtaining said nationality due to a series of specific factors or needs. 

In addition to the series of processes or regulations established by American authorities to carry out said process, there is another factor that can also provide certain facilities to become a citizen of this country: the last name. 

To the ignorance of many, there is a specific group of surnames that, although do not guarantee obtaining American citizenship, they can become the starting point to achieve this goal: 

• Anderson 

• Brown 

• Davis 

• Hamilton 

• Johnson 

• Jones 

• Miller 

• Smith 

• Wilson  

How to obtain American citizenship based on the last name? 

Despite the logical link that this series of surnames can have with the United States, it is important to emphasize that having one of these does not guarantee the obtaining of American citizenship. 

Just like the other methods established by United States authorities, it is necessary to carry out the necessary processes such as attending various interviews, to explain the reason for the surname, in addition to presenting the documents and requirements stipulated to facilitate the procedure: 

• Be over 18 years old 

• Exhibit behavior aligned with the values of American society

• Demonstrate English proficiency (this may vary according to age)

Other processes to obtain American citizenship

In addition to the above, there are various processes to obtain said citizenship: 

Naturalization through marriage 

This procedure, as its name suggests, consists of obtaining citizenship through marital link with an American citizen. However, and in addition to the rest of the steps to follow as in other procedures, it is necessary for the applicant to remain as a legal resident for a minimum of 3 years. 

Naturalization by lineage 

All those who were not born in the United States but have a parent who is an American citizen have the opportunity to obtain this privilege. In this regard, it is important for the applicant to be under 21 years old and demonstrate the bond with their American parent. 

Naturalization through military service 

Having served or rendered service to the United States armed forces for a minimum period of one year also provides the opportunity to obtain said citizenship. 

Naturalization through residence 

Also known as Green Card, this document can be obtained from staying in American territory for a minimum period of 5 years under the status of legal permanent resident (LPR, by its initials in English). 

*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence