Explore the Family Name Sirmons
The meaning of Sirmons
English: variant of Sirmans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sirmons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Sirmons surname has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 25,865 in 2000, it slipped to 28,829 by 2010, marking an 11.46% decrease in its ranking. In terms of count, there were 893 individuals with the Sirmons name in 2000, which fell slightly to 825 in 2010, a drop of 7.61%. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the Sirmons surname dropped from 0.33 to 0.28, a 15.15% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,865 | #28,829 | -11.46% |
| Count | 893 | 825 | -7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sirmons
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Sirmons surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes noted from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Sirmons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. Those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 0.67% to 1.94%, a jump of 189.55%. White Sirmons decreased from 59.57% to 52.97%, a drop of 11.08%. Hispanic Sirmons also saw a slight decrease, from 1.57% to 1.45% (-7.64%). Interestingly, there was an increase in the percentage of Black Sirmons, from 37.40% to 42.42%, a rise of 13.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.57% | 52.97% | -11.08% |
| Black | 37.4% | 42.42% | 13.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 1.94% | 189.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.45% | -7.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |