Explore the Family Name Siemsen
The meaning of Siemsen
North German, Dutch, and Danish: patronymic from Siem (see Siem 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gunter, Hans, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Siemsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Siemsen has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,499 in popularity, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 40,082nd rank, making up a 1.48% decrease. However, this did not reflect in the count of people bearing the surname as it increased from 524 in 2000 to 547 in 2010, showing a 4.39% increase. The proportion per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #40,082 | -1.48% |
| Count | 524 | 547 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siemsen
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data depicts a few shifts within the Siemsen surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.56% to 90.86%, a change of -1.84%. At the same time, Hispanic representation within the Siemsen surname increased by an impressive 29.16%, rising from 4.39% to 5.67%. The Asian/Pacific Islander percentage dropped minutely from 1.53% to 1.46%. Interestingly, the portion of people identifying with two or more races saw a significant surge, jumping from 1.34% to 1.65%, marking a 23.13% increase. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained suppressed for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 90.86% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 4.39% | 5.67% | 29.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.65% | 23.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 1.46% | -4.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |