Explore the Family Name Simkin
The meaning of Simkin
1. English (Staffordshire): from the Middle English personal name Sim(e)kin, from Sim(m) or Sime (see Sim) + the diminutive suffix -kin. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from Simke, a pet form of the Yiddish female personal name Sime (see Sima). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aharon, Aron, Boruch, Doron, Leib, Volf, Yakov. Russian Leonid, Boris, Galina, Gennadiy, Gennady, Grigori, Inessa, Semion, Yasha.
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How common is the last name Simkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Simkin saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,995 in popularity and rose to 41,038 by 2010, a change of 2.28%. The number of people with the Simkin surname also increased from 487 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, an overall growth of approximately 9.03%. However, when considering the proportion of the population carrying the surname per 100,000 people, there was no significant change as it remained at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #41,038 | 2.28% |
| Count | 487 | 531 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simkin
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Simkin. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 95.28% to 93.03%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw an increase. Hispanics grew from 2.67% to 3.77%, a 41.20% rise, and Blacks from 1.85% to 2.64%, a 42.70% increase. No change was observed for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, presumably because these groups were not significantly represented among those with the Simkin surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 93.03% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.77% | 41.2% |
| Black | 1.85% | 2.64% | 42.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |