Surname statistics

German

There are an estimated 16,661 people with the surname German worldwide.

U.S. rank #2182 - 16,661 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname German

German is held by approximately 16,661 people worldwide, ranking #2182 globally. In the United States it ranks #2182 (Census 2010) with 16,661 bearers, or roughly 6 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 480,163 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States17k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname German?

Worldwide there are an estimated 16,661 people with the surname German, which works out to about 1 in 480,163 people globally.

Where is German most common?

United States: ~16,661.