Explore the Family Name Scime
The meaning of Scime
Italian (Sicily): from a shortened form of a personal name, Scimeni, derived from an archaic form of the Spanish personal name Jimeno (see Simon). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Luigi, Pasquale, Santo.
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How common is the last name Scime in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scime has shown a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, shifting from rank 60,887 to 60,960. Despite this, there was an increase in the count of people with this surname from 309 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #60,960 | -0.12% |
| Count | 309 | 330 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scime
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Scime identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a decrease from 98.38% to 93.33%. In 2010, a small percentage (1.52%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and another 4.55% identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 93.33% | -5.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |