Names / Ross
Is Ross a first name or a last name?
Ross is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Ross
- United States. Ross is used both ways: about 229,368 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 58,755 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Ross is used both ways: 50% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Ross is used both ways: 55% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Ross is used both ways: 30% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Ross by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Ross as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (2,546 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 661 | 398 | 62% |
| United Kingdom | 251 | 254 | 50% |
| Canada | 207 | 166 | 55% |
| Australia | 67 | 156 | 30% |
| New Zealand | 56 | 128 | 30% |
| Germany | 34 | 1 | 97% |
| South Africa | 13 | 12 | 52% |
| Ireland | 7 | 13 | 35% |
| Estonia | 14 | 0 | 100% |
| France | 8 | 3 | 73% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Ross in the United States
- As a surname: about 229,368 people in the 2010 census, rank 98 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 58,755 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 0% of them girls.
Ross as a given name: men or women?
About 1% of people with Ross as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 0% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: a title is usually a safe guess, but the full name without a title is always polite.
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