Explore the Family Name Simi
The meaning of Simi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Simo (from Latin simus ‘snub-nosed’) or Simio (from Latin eximius ‘eminent’). This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Dante, Florio, Gabriella, Giovanni, Silvio. French Alain, Celina, Laure.
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How common is the last name Simi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Simi fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Simi was ranked as the 36,917th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 37,125th position, marking a negligible decrease of 0.56 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the name increased over the decade, from 570 in 2000 to 601 in 2010, an increase of 5.44 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.76 percent, from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #37,125 | -0.56% |
| Count | 570 | 601 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simi
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Simi based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (81.23 percent), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (7.89 percent), and Hispanic (5.96 percent). By 2010, while the percentage identifying as White had decreased to 75.71 percent, the percentage identifying as Hispanic had risen significantly by 42.45 percent to 8.49 percent. Additionally, those identifying as Black increased by a significant 278.41 percent, albeit from a small base. Those reporting two or more races decreased slightly by 5.06 percent and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 51.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.23% | 75.71% | -6.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.96% | 8.49% | 42.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.89% | 8.15% | 3.3% |
| Black | 0.88% | 3.33% | 278.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 3% | -5.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 1.33% | 51.14% |