Explore the Family Name Simmerman
The meaning of Simmerman
Americanized form of German Zimmermann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simmerman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Simmerman has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,755 among all surnames but dropped to 15,380 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.24%. Despite this, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 1,846 in 2000 to 1,907 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.3%. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of people named Simmerman per 100k decreased by 4.41%, from 0.68 to 0.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,755 | #15,380 | -4.24% |
| Count | 1,846 | 1,907 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.65 | -4.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simmerman
In terms of ethnicity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Simmerman identified as White, comprising 98.16% in 2000 and 96.38% in 2010. Over that decade, the percentage of Simmermans identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.60% to 0.94%, marking a growth of 56.67%. Additionally, there were notable increases in those identifying as Two or More Races (from 0.49% to 1.36%) and Black (from 0% to 0.52%). There were also minor changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which saw a growth of 27.27%, albeit starting from a low base of 0.33% in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed no change over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 96.38% | -1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 1.36% | 177.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 0.94% | 56.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0.42% | 27.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |