Explore the Family Name Simmon
The meaning of Simmon
German and English: variant of Simon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simmon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Simmon has declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 16,436th in popularity but by 2010, it fell to the 19,441st spot, indicating a decrease of 18.28%. The frequency of this surname also saw a drop during this period, with 1,612 instances recorded in 2000, decreasing to 1,390 by 2010. This represents a proportionate decrease from 0.6 per 100,000 to 0.47 per 100,000 in the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,436 | #19,441 | -18.28% |
| Count | 1,612 | 1,390 | -13.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.47 | -21.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simmon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a diverse range for the surname Simmon. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.68% to 1.37%), those identifying as having two or more races (from 1.74% to 1.87%), White (from 49.75% to 51.29%) and Hispanic (from 2.17% to 2.45%). However, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying with the surname Simmon as Black (from 45.22% to 42.23%). Interestingly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant rise from 0.43% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.75% | 51.29% | 3.1% |
| Black | 45.22% | 42.23% | -6.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.45% | 12.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.87% | 7.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 1.37% | 101.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.79% | 83.72% |