Explore the Family Name Semmens
The meaning of Semmens
English (Cornwall): variant of Seamans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Semmens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Semmens saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,273 in the U.S., but by 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 47,107, marking a change of -6.4%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 458 to 451 during this period, a change of -1.53%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k population declined by -11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #47,107 | -6.4% |
| Count | 458 | 451 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semmens
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the proportion of those identifying as White remained virtually stable, decreasing only marginally from 94.32% to 94.24%, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals with the Semmens name identifying with two or more races. This category increased from 1.09% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010, a rise of 184.40%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to zero by 2010, while the Hispanic category saw a slight increase from 1.75% to 1.77%. The proportions of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 94.24% | -0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 3.1% | 184.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.77% | 1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |