Surname statistics

Thompson

There are an estimated 664,644 people with the surname Thompson worldwide.

U.S. rank #23 - 664,644 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Thompson

Thompson is held by approximately 664,644 people worldwide, ranking #23 globally. In the United States it ranks #23 (Census 2010) with 664,644 bearers, or roughly 225 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 12,037 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States665k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Thompson?

Worldwide there are an estimated 664,644 people with the surname Thompson, which works out to about 1 in 12,037 people globally.

Where is Thompson most common?

United States: ~664,644.