Find out how popular the last name Semingson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Semingson.

Semingson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Semingson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Semingson in America

Semingson is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Semingson surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Semingson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Semingson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Semingson

The surname SEMINGSON is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Semington in Wiltshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "sæming" and "tun," which together mean "the settlement of Sæming's people."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SEMINGSON can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a certain William de Semyngtone is mentioned as a landowner in Wiltshire. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the SEMINGSON name appears in various manorial records and tax rolls in Wiltshire and neighboring counties. Notably, a John Semyngton is listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 for the county of Somerset.

The Domesday Book, the comprehensive survey of England undertaken by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the SEMINGSON surname. However, it does mention the village of Semington, which lends credence to the theory that the name originated from this locality.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the SEMINGSON name. One of the earliest was Sir John Semingson (c. 1450 - 1518), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Bristol, England. He served as the city's mayor in 1504 and was instrumental in the construction of the famous St. Mary Redcliffe Church.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Semingson (1570 - 1642), an English scholar and clergyman who served as the Provost of Queen's College, Oxford, from 1622 until his death. He was a renowned theologian and author of several religious works.

In the 18th century, Samuel Semingson (1725 - 1793) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Guildhall and the Church of St. Mary-le-Bow.

The SEMINGSON name also has a connection to the American colonies. William Semingson (1690 - 1764) was one of the early settlers in Virginia, arriving in the colony in the early 1700s. He established a successful plantation and served as a justice of the peace in Williamsburg.

Finally, in the 19th century, Elizabeth Semingson (1818 - 1892) was a pioneering educator and women's rights activist. She founded one of the first schools for girls in New York City and was a vocal advocate for women's suffrage and equal educational opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Semingson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Semingson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Semingson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Semingson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Semingson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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