Explore the Family Name Semmes
The meaning of Semmes
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Semmes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Semmes has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Semmes ranked 48,380 in popularity with a total of 410 individuals bearing the surname. This corresponds to a proportion of 0.15 Semmes per 100k people. By 2010, however, the rank improved to 37,544 with a count of 593 people, representing a growth rate of 44.63%. This increased the proportion to 0.2 per 100k, indicating a surge in the popularity of the surname by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #37,544 | 22.4% |
| Count | 410 | 593 | 44.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.2 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semmes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Semmes identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.96% over the decade. The second most common ethnic identity is Black, which decreased from 8.78% to 7.59% over the same period. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in 2000, but by 2010, 2.02% identified as Hispanic. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010, marking a 38.36% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.54% | 87.69% | -0.96% |
| Black | 8.78% | 7.59% | -13.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.02% | 38.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |