Random Number Generator for Last Name

Here’s how we can accomplish this:

Generating Random Numbers for Last Names

Using Python’s random module and pandas library, we can easily create a table with random numbers assigned to last names. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

1. We’ll use a list of common last names.
2. Generate random numbers for each last name.
3. Create a pandas DataFrame to display the results in a tabular format.

Here’s the generated table:

Last Name	Random Number
Moore	4824
Taylor	1469
Wilson	9110
Brown	5864
Smith	1541
Williams	2537
Jones	5392
Davis	3797
Miller	4046
Johnson	7672

This table shows 10 randomly selected last names, each assigned a random number between 1000 and 9999.

Key Points to Note

1. Random Number Range: The random numbers are generated between 1000 and 9999, giving a 4-digit number for each last name.
2. Uniqueness: In this example, both the last names and the random numbers are unique. However, you can modify the script to allow duplicates if needed.
3. Scalability: While this example shows 10 entries, you can easily increase the number of samples to generate a larger table.
4. Reproducibility: If you need to reproduce the same random results, you can set a seed for the random number generator.
5. Customization: You can easily modify the list of last names or the range of random numbers to suit your specific needs.

This approach provides a simple and flexible way to generate a table of last names with associated random numbers. You can use this data for various purposes, such as testing databases, creating sample datasets, or for educational purposes in data manipulation and analysis.