Explore the Family Name Simien
The meaning of Simien
French (southern): rare variant of Simian, from a regional variant of the personal name Siméon (see Simeon), or perhaps from a short form of the personal name Massimian, a regional variant of Maximien (see Massimino). In the US, it is found mainly among African Americans, mostly in TX and LA. Compare Semien. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Simien in the United States?
The surname Simien has seen a rise in popularity within the United States according to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Simien ranked 19,784 in terms of the most common surnames, and by 2010, it had risen to rank 18,486. This represents an increase in popularity of 6.56%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Simien surname also grew from 1,259 in 2000 to 1,495 in 2010, indicating an 18.75% increase. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw an increase of 8.51%, moving from 0.47 to 0.51 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,784 | #18,486 | 6.56% |
| Count | 1,259 | 1,495 | 18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.51 | 8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simien
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Simien surname, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the Hispanic representation increased dramatically by 103.48%, growing from 2.3% to 4.68%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly by 3%, from 85.86% to 83.28%. The ethnicity of those identifying as White increased by 16.25%, from 4.37% to 5.08%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 26.56%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation showed a modest increase of 15.63%. The portion of people with the Simien surname identifying with two or more races declined by 7.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.86% | 83.28% | -3% |
| Two or More Races | 6.2% | 5.75% | -7.26% |
| White | 4.37% | 5.08% | 16.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 4.68% | 103.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.74% | 15.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.47% | -26.56% |