Explore the Family Name Simerson
The meaning of Simerson
1. Americanized form of Norwegian (and Danish) Simensen. Compare Simmerson 1. 2. Possibly also English: variant of Simmerson 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Simerson has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 47,735th in popularity with approximately 417 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank rose to 43,511 with an increase of 8.85 percent. Meanwhile, the count of people with the Simerson surname grew by close to 19%, from 417 in 2000 to 496 in 2010. This took its proportion per 100,000 from 0.15 to 0.17, marking a 13.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #43,511 | 8.85% |
| Count | 417 | 496 | 18.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simerson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the bulk of individuals with the Simerson surname identify as White; however, this percentage slightly decreased from 95.44 percent in 2000 to 92.54 percent in 2010. Over the same period, there was a substantial increase in the number of people of multiple ethnicities from 1.20 percent to 2.22 percent, representing an 85 percent change. Those identifying as Black also saw a considerable rise from 1.20 percent to 2.02 percent. There were minor increases in the Hispanic ethnicity as well, from 1.44 percent to 1.81 percent. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 92.54% | -3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.22% | 85% |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.02% | 68.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.81% | 25.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |