Wilson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Wilson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 801,882 people with the surname Wilson in the United States. Wilson is the 14th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Wilson?

About 0.26% Americans have the last name Wilson.

This means 1 in 385 people are named Wilson.

Is the Last Name Wilson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Wilson grew by 2.4%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Wilson are Black?

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

Race Percent
White67.36%
Black25.99%
Hispanic2.61%
Multiracial2.38%
Native American1.06%
Asian0.60%