Explore the Family Name Simison
The meaning of Simison
Scottish: shortened form of Simonson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Simison has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,880 in terms of popularity, with a count of 351 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, it had fallen to rank 68,547, with only 287 individuals carrying the surname, marking a decrease of 18.23%. This also led to a reduction in the proportion per 100k from 0.13 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #68,547 | -24.9% |
| Count | 351 | 287 | -18.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simison
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there have been some changes in the span between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.87% to 93.73%. Despite this minor decrease, it remains the predominant ethnic identity associated with the surname. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010 there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Individuals who identified as two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 1.71% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. However, the number of people identified as Black decreased by 100% over the same period, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.73% | -1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 2.09% | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.42% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |