Explore the Family Name Siman
The meaning of Siman
1. Slovak and Jewish: from a variant of the personal name Simon. 2. Czech (Šiman): from a variant of the personal name Šimon (see Simon). The homonymous Sorbian cognates, Šiman and Šyman, are found in Germanized forms, only (see Schiemann). 3. Spanish (mainly Seville): unexplained. This surname is also found in the Philippines. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ana Patricia, Gerardo, Guillermo, Humberto, Jaime, Juan, Sergio, Wilfredo. Jewish Myer, Yael.
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How common is the last name Siman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Siman experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,376 but by 2010 it had dropped to 61,585, marking an 11.21% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 347 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, reflecting a 6.05% reduction. The proportion of Simans per 100,000 people in the U.S. likewise went down from 0.13 to 0.11 during the same period, a decrease of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #61,585 | -11.21% |
| Count | 347 | 326 | -6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siman
The ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the Siman surname reflects several shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Simans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 36.80%, from 8.07% in 2000 to 11.04% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped sharply, by 64.58%, from 4.32% to 1.53%. Simans identifying as White also declined slightly from 73.20% to 67.79%. The Hispanic representation within the Siman family increased notably, from 11.53% to 18.10%, a rise of 56.98%. Conversely, those identifying as Black fell from 2.88% to 1.53%, a significant decrease of 46.88%. The proportion of Simans identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 67.79% | -7.39% |
| Hispanic | 11.53% | 18.1% | 56.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.07% | 11.04% | 36.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4.32% | 1.53% | -64.58% |
| Black | 2.88% | 1.53% | -46.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |