Carlson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Carlson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 120,552 people with the surname Carlson in the United States. Carlson is the 252nd most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Carlson?

About 0.039% Americans have the last name Carlson.

This means 1 in 2,561 people are named Carlson.

Is the Last Name Carlson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Carlson grew by 0.4%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Carlson are White?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Carlson in the United States.

Race Percent
White94.83%
Hispanic2.07%
Multiracial1.38%
Asian0.77%
Native American0.49%
Black0.46%