Surname statistics

Nelson

There are an estimated 424,958 people with the surname Nelson worldwide.

U.S. rank #43 - 424,958 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Nelson

Nelson is held by approximately 424,958 people worldwide, ranking #43 globally. In the United States it ranks #43 (Census 2010) with 424,958 bearers, or roughly 144 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 18,825 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States425k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Nelson?

Worldwide there are an estimated 424,958 people with the surname Nelson, which works out to about 1 in 18,825 people globally.

Where is Nelson most common?

United States: ~424,958.