Explore the Family Name Simoneau
How common is the last name Simoneau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Simoneau has seen some changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, Simoneau ranked 13,844th in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 14,316th, indicating a decline of 3.41%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Simoneau surname increased from 2,003 in 2000 to 2,090 in 2010, showing an increase of 4.34%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,844 | #14,316 | -3.41% |
| Count | 2,003 | 2,090 | 4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.71 | -4.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simoneau
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Simoneau surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.70% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010. The data shows no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications in either year. However, there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, going from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Similarly, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black in 2000, but by 2010, this figure had risen to 0.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.02% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.82% | 34.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.82% | 58.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |