Explore the Family Name Simington
The meaning of Simington
Irish form of Scottish Symington, taken to Ulster fromScotland in the early 17th century.
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How common is the last name Simington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Simington has grown in popularity over a span of ten years. In 2000, Simington ranked 22,222 in the U.S., but by 2010, it moved up to rank 21,439, marking an upward change of 3.52 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,083 in 2000 to 1,219 in 2010, representing a 12.56 percent growth. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname Simington per 100,000 increased by 2.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,222 | #21,439 | 3.52% |
| Count | 1,083 | 1,219 | 12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.41 | 2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simington
The ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Simington identify as White or Black. In 2000, 63.43 percent identified as White and 32.32 percent identified as Black. These figures shifted slightly in 2010, with 63.08 percent identifying as White (a decrease of 0.55 percent) and 32.65 percent as Black (an increase of 1.02 percent). The number of individuals who identify as having two or more ethnicities increased by 13.92 percent, from 1.94 percent in 2000 to 2.21 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 24.86 percent over the same period. There were no recorded Simingtons of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.43% | 63.08% | -0.55% |
| Black | 32.32% | 32.65% | 1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.21% | 13.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.39% | -24.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |