Surname statistics

Watson

There are an estimated 252,579 people with the surname Watson worldwide.

U.S. rank #81 - 252,579 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Watson

Watson is held by approximately 252,579 people worldwide, ranking #81 globally. In the United States it ranks #81 (Census 2010) with 252,579 bearers, or roughly 86 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 31,673 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States253k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Watson?

Worldwide there are an estimated 252,579 people with the surname Watson, which works out to about 1 in 31,673 people globally.

Where is Watson most common?

United States: ~252,579.