Surname statistics

West

There are an estimated 195,818 people with the surname West worldwide.

U.S. rank #125 - 195,818 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname West

West is held by approximately 195,818 people worldwide, ranking #125 globally. In the United States it ranks #125 (Census 2010) with 195,818 bearers, or roughly 66 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 40,854 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States196k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname West?

Worldwide there are an estimated 195,818 people with the surname West, which works out to about 1 in 40,854 people globally.

Where is West most common?

United States: ~195,818.