Surname statistics

Nielsen

There are an estimated 42,773 people with the surname Nielsen worldwide.

U.S. rank #810 - 42,773 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Nielsen

Nielsen is held by approximately 42,773 people worldwide, ranking #810 globally. In the United States it ranks #810 (Census 2010) with 42,773 bearers, or roughly 15 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 187,034 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States43k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Nielsen?

Worldwide there are an estimated 42,773 people with the surname Nielsen, which works out to about 1 in 187,034 people globally.

Where is Nielsen most common?

United States: ~42,773.