Surname statistics

Nicholas

There are an estimated 27,922 people with the surname Nicholas worldwide.

U.S. rank #1258 - 27,922 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Nicholas

Nicholas is held by approximately 27,922 people worldwide, ranking #1258 globally. In the United States it ranks #1258 (Census 2010) with 27,922 bearers, or roughly 9 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 286,512 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States28k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Nicholas?

Worldwide there are an estimated 27,922 people with the surname Nicholas, which works out to about 1 in 286,512 people globally.

Where is Nicholas most common?

United States: ~27,922.