Thompson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Thompson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 664,644 people with the surname Thompson in the United States. Thompson is the 23rd most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Thompson?

About 0.22% Americans have the last name Thompson.

This means 1 in 465 people are named Thompson.

Is the Last Name Thompson Growing?

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

What Percentage of People Named Thompson are Black?

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

Race Percent
White69.78%
Black23.57%
Hispanic2.49%
Multiracial2.37%
Native American1.22%
Asian0.57%