Surname statistics

Wilson

There are an estimated 801,882 people with the surname Wilson worldwide.

U.S. rank #14 - 801,882 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Wilson

Wilson is held by approximately 801,882 people worldwide, ranking #14 globally. In the United States it ranks #14 (Census 2010) with 801,882 bearers, or roughly 272 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 9,977 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States802k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Wilson?

Worldwide there are an estimated 801,882 people with the surname Wilson, which works out to about 1 in 9,977 people globally.

Where is Wilson most common?

United States: ~801,882.