Surname statistics

Peterson

There are an estimated 278,297 people with the surname Peterson worldwide.

U.S. rank #71 - 278,297 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Peterson

Peterson is held by approximately 278,297 people worldwide, ranking #71 globally. In the United States it ranks #71 (Census 2010) with 278,297 bearers, or roughly 94 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 28,746 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States278k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Peterson?

Worldwide there are an estimated 278,297 people with the surname Peterson, which works out to about 1 in 28,746 people globally.

Where is Peterson most common?

United States: ~278,297.