Explore the Family Name Shimmin
How common is the last name Shimmin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shimmin has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,203rd most popular name, with a count of 499 occurrences, or 0.18 per 100k people. By 2010, it had dropped to the 44,109th position, with a total count of 488 individuals, or 0.17 per 100k people. This represents a decrease in popularity of -7.05% and a decrease in count of -2.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #44,109 | -7.05% |
| Count | 499 | 488 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shimmin
When discussing ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Shimmin identify as White, making up 95.99% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.88% in 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small increase from 1.80% to 1.84% in individuals reporting two or more races, and a significant increase from 1.80% to 2.05% in the Hispanic population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.88% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.05% | 13.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.84% | 2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |