Ferguson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Ferguson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 146,426 people with the surname Ferguson in the United States. Ferguson is the 188th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Ferguson?

About 0.047% Americans have the last name Ferguson.

This means 1 in 2,109 people are named Ferguson.

Is the Last Name Ferguson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Ferguson grew by 2.9%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Ferguson are Black?

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

Race Percent
White74.83%
Black19.19%
Hispanic2.53%
Multiracial2.23%
Native American0.62%
Asian0.60%