Explore the Family Name Semon
The meaning of Semon
1. French (Sémon) and Jewish: variant of Simon. 2. Altered form of German Simon. 3. English: variant of Seaman.
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How common is the last name Semon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Semon experienced a slight shift in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 16,341 and rose to a rank of 17,283 by 2010, signifying a decrease in popularity by 5.76%. Despite this, the count of people carrying the Semon surname saw a modest increase of 0.92%, from 1,623 individuals in 2000 to 1,638 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also shifted, dropping from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,341 | #17,283 | -5.76% |
| Count | 1,623 | 1,638 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semon
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Semon surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (35.29%), Black (170.94%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (122.97%). Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races decreased by 15.03% and the percentage of Semons identifying as White dropped by 3.49%. However, White remained the dominant ethnicity, with 89.38% of Semons identifying as such in 2010. The proportion of Semons identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase of 11.04% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 89.38% | -3.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 3.42% | 11.04% |
| Black | 1.17% | 3.17% | 170.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 1.65% | 122.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.47% | -15.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.92% | 35.29% |