Surname statistics

Wells

There are an estimated 176,230 people with the surname Wells worldwide.

U.S. rank #147 - 176,230 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Wells

Wells is held by approximately 176,230 people worldwide, ranking #147 globally. In the United States it ranks #147 (Census 2010) with 176,230 bearers, or roughly 60 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 45,395 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States176k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Wells?

Worldwide there are an estimated 176,230 people with the surname Wells, which works out to about 1 in 45,395 people globally.

Where is Wells most common?

United States: ~176,230.