Surname statistics

Johnson

There are an estimated 2,500,000 people with the surname Johnson worldwide.

U.S. rank #2 - 1,932,812 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Johnson

Johnson is held by approximately 2,500,000 people worldwide, ranking #110 globally. In the United States it ranks #2 (Census 2010) with 1,932,812 bearers, or roughly 655 per 100,000 people.

Etymology: English, son of John.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 3,200 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Etymology and origin

English - son of John

Country distribution

United States1.9M

Common first-name pairings

James Johnson

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Johnson?

Worldwide there are an estimated 2,500,000 people with the surname Johnson, which works out to about 1 in 3,200 people globally.

Where is Johnson most common?

United States: ~1,932,812.