Simpson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Simpson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 163,181 people with the surname Simpson in the United States. Simpson is the 158th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Simpson?

About 0.053% Americans have the last name Simpson.

This means 1 in 1,892 people are named Simpson.

Is the Last Name Simpson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Simpson grew by 3.1%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Simpson are Black?

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

Race Percent
White70.78%
Black23.09%
Hispanic2.53%
Multiracial2.30%
Native American0.78%
Asian0.53%