Explore the Family Name Simson
The meaning of Simson
1. English and Scottish: variant of Simpson. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Samson. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Guenther, Otto.
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How common is the last name Simson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Simson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Simson was ranked 24,386th in popularity and had 962 individuals bearing the name, which accounted for approximately 0.36 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 27,204 and the count fell to 889, reducing the proportion per 100,000 to 0.3. This signifies an overall decrease of around 11.56% in rank and 7.59% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,386 | #27,204 | -11.56% |
| Count | 962 | 889 | -7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable shifts among those with the surname Simson. Asian/Pacific Islander representation more than doubled from 2.70% in 2000 to 5.51% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 38.50%, while Hispanic representation grew by 26.91%. On the other hand, there were decreases in the percentage of Whites and Blacks, with the former dropping by 2.37% and the latter by a significant 19.14%. Interestingly, the number of American Indian and Alaskan Natives surged by 180.77%, though they still made up a small proportion of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.39% | 71.65% | -2.37% |
| Black | 18.5% | 14.96% | -19.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 5.51% | 104.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 3.82% | 26.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.59% | 38.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 1.46% | 180.77% |