Explore the Family Name Simonet
The meaning of Simonet
1. French: from a pet form of the personal name Simon. 2. American shortened form of Italian Simonetti or perhaps Simonetta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Simonet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Simonet saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,363rd in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 43,511th, a decrease of 2.71%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 482 to 496, representing a 2.9% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.18 to 0.17, marking a 5.56% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #43,511 | -2.71% |
| Count | 482 | 496 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simonet
The ethnicity associated with the surname Simonet also experienced changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White declined from 84.23% to 76.41%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth (133.25%) from 4.15% to 9.68%. There was also an increase in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders, which went up from 1.66% to 2.42%, a substantial 45.78% change. People identifying their ethnicity as two or more races remained relatively stable at just under 3%, while the Black population saw a minuscule increase of 0.14%. Interestingly, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities emerged in the 2010 census, not having been recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.23% | 76.41% | -9.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 9.68% | 133.25% |
| Black | 7.05% | 7.06% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 2.82% | -2.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 2.42% | 45.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |