Explore the Family Name Symington
The meaning of Symington
Scottish: habitational name from Symington (Lanarkshire) or Symington (Ayrshire). The placenames derive from the personal name Simon + northern Middle English toun ‘town, village, settlement’. Both places were held in the late 12th century by a certain Simon Loccard or Lockhart, from whom they presumably derive their name.
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How common is the last name Symington in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, Symington fell slightly in rank from 26,078 in 2000 to 27,303 in 2010, a decrease of 4.7%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 883 to 885 within the same period. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #27,303 | -4.7% |
| Count | 883 | 885 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Symington
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, Symington is predominantly associated with persons of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.51% of those with the surname identified as White, though this number decreased slightly to 95.03% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The Hispanic category, however, saw a significant increase of 216.18%, rising from 0.68% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Also, there was a minor increase in the "Two or more races" group from 0 to 1.47%, while the Black identity category experienced a slight decrease from 1.02% to 0.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 95.03% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 2.15% | 216.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Black | 1.02% | 0.9% | -11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |