Explore the Family Name Simco
The meaning of Simco
1. English: variant of Simcoe. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian and Slovak Simko or of Slovak Šimko, both from a pet form of the local equivalents of the personal name Simon.
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How common is the last name Simco in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Simco saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,090th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 61,436th spot, marking a decline of 7.61%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a minor drop from 334 people in 2000 to 327 people in 2010, representing a 2.1% change. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Simco per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #61,436 | -7.61% |
| Count | 334 | 327 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simco
In regards to ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the Simco surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 94.91% in 2000 to 90.52% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant growth in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which increased by 91.25%, albeit from a small base of 2.4% in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010. Additionally, the census began recording individuals identifying as two or more races and Hispanic in 2010, with both categories accounting for 2.14% each. It's important to note that there were no respondents who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 90.52% | -4.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.4% | 4.59% | 91.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |