Explore the Family Name Semmler
The meaning of Semmler
German: variant of Semler. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Dieter, Hans, Juergen, Klaus, Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Semmler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Semmler has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Semmler ranked 34,210 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 32,236, marking a change of 5.77%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also increased from 627 to 715 during the same period, which is an increase of 14.04%. The proportion of individuals named Semmler per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #32,236 | 5.77% |
| Count | 627 | 715 | 14.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semmler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Semmler identify as White, with 96.65% in 2000 and 95.94% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase of 118.75%, rising from 0.96% to 2.10%. However, there was a decline among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.96% to 0.70%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.12% to 0.98%). There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.94% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.1% | 118.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0.98% | -12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.7% | -27.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |