Johnson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Johnson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 1,932,812 people with the surname Johnson in the United States. Johnson is the 2nd most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Johnson?

About 0.63% Americans have the last name Johnson.

This means 1 in 160 people are named Johnson.

Is the Last Name Johnson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Johnson grew by 4.1%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Johnson are Black?

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

Race Percent
White58.97%
Black34.63%
Multiracial2.56%
Hispanic2.36%
Native American0.94%
Asian0.54%