Surname statistics

Petersen

There are an estimated 58,480 people with the surname Petersen worldwide.

U.S. rank #571 - 58,480 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Petersen

Petersen is held by approximately 58,480 people worldwide, ranking #571 globally. In the United States it ranks #571 (Census 2010) with 58,480 bearers, or roughly 20 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 136,799 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States58k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Petersen?

Worldwide there are an estimated 58,480 people with the surname Petersen, which works out to about 1 in 136,799 people globally.

Where is Petersen most common?

United States: ~58,480.