Explore the Family Name Simak
The meaning of Simak
Czech and Slovak (Šimák): from a pet form of the personal name Šimon (see Simon). The surname of Slovak origin is also found in Serbia (Vojvodina), where it is also spelled Šimak.
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How common is the last name Simak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Simak has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 71,808 in 2000, it dropped to 78,316 by 2010, reflecting a 9.06 percent decline. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly fell from 253 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, a dip of 3.56 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of those with the Simak surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.11 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #78,316 | -9.06% |
| Count | 253 | 244 | -3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simak
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Simak, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority are of White ethnicity, albeit declining from 96.84 percent in 2000 to 94.67 percent in 2010. During this time, the Hispanic representation among those with the Simak surname saw an increase of 24.24 percent, growing from 1.98 percent to 2.46 percent. However, there was no change recorded in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.67% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.46% | 24.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |