Surname statistics

Shaw

There are an estimated 160,400 people with the surname Shaw worldwide.

U.S. rank #164 - 160,400 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Shaw

Shaw is held by approximately 160,400 people worldwide, ranking #164 globally. In the United States it ranks #164 (Census 2010) with 160,400 bearers, or roughly 54 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 49,875 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States160k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Shaw?

Worldwide there are an estimated 160,400 people with the surname Shaw, which works out to about 1 in 49,875 people globally.

Where is Shaw most common?

United States: ~160,400.