Explore the Family Name Simcox
The meaning of Simcox
English: variant of Simcock, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simcox in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Simcox saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Simcox ranked 12,703rd in terms of popularity among all surnames and dropped to 13,177th place in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.73%. Despite this slip in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Simcox surname increased by 3.9%, from 2,233 in 2000 to 2,320 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion of Simcox per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 4.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,703 | #13,177 | -3.73% |
| Count | 2,233 | 2,320 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.79 | -4.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simcox
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Simcox changed slightly over the same decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying with this surname were of white ethnicity, which slightly decreased from 97.54% in 2000 to 96.59% in 2010. The Hispanic proportion showed a significant increase, rising from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. The percentage of those with the Simcox surname identifying as two or more races grew marginally from 1.03% to 1.08%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010, representing 0.30% and 0%, respectively, whereas they weren't represented in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.59% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.72% | 91.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.08% | 4.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |