Explore the Family Name Simler
The meaning of Simler
German: 1. from an agent derivative of Middle High German similen ‘to explain’, probably a nickname for a capable adviser. 2. variant of Semler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Simler slightly decreased in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Simler was ranked as the 38,524th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 40,371st rank, a decline of about 4.79%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Simler surname marginally increased from 540 in 2000 to 542 in 2010, an increase of 0.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #40,371 | -4.79% |
| Count | 540 | 542 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of individuals with the Simler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.3% to 95.57% over the decade. The percentage of Simlers identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 2.04% to 1.66% during the same period. On the other hand, the number of Simlers with two or more ethnic identities increased by 1.85%, while the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.57% | -0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.66% | -18.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |