Surname statistics

Smith

There are an estimated 4,115,000 people with the surname Smith worldwide.

U.S. rank #1 - 2,442,977 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Smith

Smith is held by approximately 4,115,000 people worldwide, ranking #56 globally. In the United States it ranks #1 (Census 2010) with 2,442,977 bearers, or roughly 828 per 100,000 people.

Etymology: English, occupational - one who works with metal.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 1,944 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Etymology and origin

English - occupational - one who works with metal

Country distribution

United States2.4M
United Kingdom510k est.
Australia95k est.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Smith?

Worldwide there are an estimated 4,115,000 people with the surname Smith, which works out to about 1 in 1,944 people globally.

Where is Smith most common?

United States: ~2,442,977. United Kingdom: ~510,000. Australia: ~95,000.