The query below finds all tables that have a specified column name.
See also tables that don't have a column with specific name.
Query
select tab.table_schema as database_name,
tab.table_name
from information_schema.tables as tab
inner join information_schema.columns as col
on col.table_schema = tab.table_schema
and col.table_name = tab.table_name
and column_name = 'your column name'
where tab.table_type = 'BASE TABLE'
order by tab.table_schema,
tab.table_name;
Columns
- database_name - name of the database (schema) where the table was found
- table_name - name of the table found
Rows
- One row: represents one table
- Scope of rows: all tables found
- Ordered by: database (schema) name, table name
Sample results
List of tables that have the column 'idcity'