Explore the Family Name Simmering
The meaning of Simmering
Dutch and North German: patronymic from Simo, a pet form of the personal name Sigmar or Sigmund, composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + mari ‘famous’ or mund ‘protection’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simmering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Simmering has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,497th most common last name, however by 2010, it had slipped to 46,725th place, indicating a 5.01% decrease in ranking. Despite its drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Simmering surname remained consistent at 455 during both census years. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #46,725 | -5.01% |
| Count | 455 | 455 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simmering
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Simmering surname identify as White, with no change observed between 2000 and 2010. A small portion identifies as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which has remained steady at 2.86% in both census years. There is a slight decrease in those identifying as having two or more races, from 2.20% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. The data shows no Simmerings identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 94.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.86% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.98% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |