Surname statistics

James

There are an estimated 249,379 people with the surname James worldwide.

U.S. rank #85 - 249,379 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname James

James is held by approximately 249,379 people worldwide, ranking #85 globally. In the United States it ranks #85 (Census 2010) with 249,379 bearers, or roughly 85 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 32,080 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States249k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname James?

Worldwide there are an estimated 249,379 people with the surname James, which works out to about 1 in 32,080 people globally.

Where is James most common?

United States: ~249,379.