Explore the Family Name Siemens
The meaning of Siemens
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Siemen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Siemens in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Siemens" has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 18,087 in the year 2000, it climbed to 17,300 by 2010 indicating an improvement of 4.35%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 1,421 in 2000 to 1,636 in 2010, reflecting a substantial growth of 15.13%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Siemens surname per 100,000 also grew, increasing by 3.77% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,087 | #17,300 | 4.35% |
| Count | 1,421 | 1,636 | 15.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.55 | 3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siemens
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Siemens identify as White, with percentages registering at 94.65% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.32% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 52.94%, rising from 2.04% in 2000 to 3.12% in 2010. Other ethnic identities showed slight decreases or remained relatively unchanged, such as Asian/Pacific Islander which decreased by 20.24%, Two or more races which showed a minimal decrease of 1.01%, and Black which decreased by 12.50%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a significant decrease, dropping by 52.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 94.32% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.12% | 52.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.98% | -1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.67% | -20.24% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.49% | -12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0.43% | -52.75% |