Explore the Family Name Scimone
The meaning of Scimone
Italian (Sicily and southern Calabria): from the personal name Scimone, a palatalized form of Simone, Italian form of Simon. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonino, Antonio, Bartolo, Gaspar, Mario, Matteo, Santo.
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How common is the last name Scimone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scimone has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680 in terms of frequency with 378 individuals carrying this last name. However, by 2010, although the count increased to 395, its rank had dropped slightly to 52,482 denoting a change of -1.55%. Correspondingly, proportion per 100k also decreased by 7.14% from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #52,482 | -1.55% |
| Count | 378 | 395 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scimone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Scimone has largely remained consistent according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities carrying this surname. The majority are White, accounting for 94.97% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.92% in 2010. There was a minor increase in Hispanic ethnicity from 3.44% to 3.54%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 20.13%, from 1.59% to 1.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 93.92% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 3.54% | 2.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.27% | -20.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |