Explore the Family Name Simmen
The meaning of Simmen
1. German, Swiss German, and Danish: variant of Simon. 2. English: variant of Simon. 3. English: occupational name denoting ‘Sim’s servant’, from Middle English Sim + man.
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How common is the last name Simmen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Simmen experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 85,643 in popularity and this dropped to 93,921 by 2010, marking a decrease of 9.67%. Furthermore, the count of individuals holding the Simmen surname also declined from 203 to 195 during this same time period, which is a reduction of approximately 3.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #93,921 | -9.67% |
| Count | 203 | 195 | -3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simmen
With regard to the ethnic identity associated with the Simmen surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, none of the individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, 2.56% did. Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.96% in 2000 to 0% by 2010. The majority of those carrying the Simmen name identified as White, with an increase from 93.6% in 2000 to 93.85% in 2010. There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 93.85% | 0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |