Explore the Family Name Semple
The meaning of Semple
1. Scottish (Glasgow): nickname from Middle English, Older Scots, and Old French simple ‘simple, straightforward, humble’ (from Latin simplus). The Scottish name was taken to Ulster in the 17th century, and a Scottish family of this name held the hereditary post of Sheriff of Renfrewshire from the 13th century. 2. English: variant of Sample.
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How common is the last name Semple in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Semple' in the United States increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,256th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 11,904th position, marking a change of 2.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 12.92% over the same decade, moving from 2,329 in 2000 to 2,630 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of 'Semple' per 100,000 people in the population slightly increased from 0.86 to 0.89, a growth of 3.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,256 | #11,904 | 2.87% |
| Count | 2,329 | 2,630 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.89 | 3.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semple
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that people with the surname 'Semple' identified predominantly as White, although there were shifts in other ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 80.85% identified as White, but this figure dropped to 77.41% by 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black rose from 14.56% in 2000 to 18.67% in 2010, a significant growth of 28.23%. Moreover, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase of 42.86%, going from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 49.01% during the same period. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.85% | 77.41% | -4.25% |
| Black | 14.56% | 18.67% | 28.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.6% | 42.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 1.29% | -49.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.72% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% |