Surname statistics

Forbes

There are an estimated 33,813 people with the surname Forbes worldwide.

U.S. rank #1028 - 33,813 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Forbes

Forbes is held by approximately 33,813 people worldwide, ranking #1028 globally. In the United States it ranks #1028 (Census 2010) with 33,813 bearers, or roughly 11 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 236,595 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States34k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Forbes?

Worldwide there are an estimated 33,813 people with the surname Forbes, which works out to about 1 in 236,595 people globally.

Where is Forbes most common?

United States: ~33,813.