Explore the Family Name Syme
The meaning of Syme
Scottish: variant of Sim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Syme in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Syme has seen some shifts in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 24,892 in popularity with 938 people bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.35 per 100k population. A decade later, in 2010, the rank slightly dropped to 25,659 despite the count increasing to 961, resulting in a minor decrease in proportion to 0.33 per 100k. This indicates a slight decline in the relative popularity of the surname over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #25,659 | -3.08% |
| Count | 938 | 961 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syme
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Syme surname has shown some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The predominant ethnicity associated with the surname remains White, with a percentage of 98.08 in 2000, decreasing to 95.11 by 2010. Other ethnic identities have seen increases, most notably Hispanic, which rose from 0.53% to 2.60%. Additionally, the demographic identifying as Two or more races also saw an increase from 0.75% to 0.94%. Conversely, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained at zero or saw no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 95.11% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 2.6% | 390.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.94% | 25.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |