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

Simelton, 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 Simelton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simelton in America

Simelton is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simelton surname appeared 160 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 Simelton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Simelton 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 Simelton

The surname "SIMELTON" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire.

In its earliest form, the name was likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "simele" and "tun," which together translate to "smooth or flat town." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a settlement or village situated on a relatively flat or even terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where a certain William de Simelton was mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name had already established itself as a surname by that point.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Simeltun," "Simelton," and "Symylton," reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions over time. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record of landholders in England, there is a reference to a Robert de Simeltun from Lincolnshire.

In the 14th century, the name continued to be documented in various records, such as the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a John Simelton and his family were listed among the taxpayers.

One notable individual bearing the surname Simelton was Sir Thomas Simelton, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the mid-14th century. He was known for his valor and military prowess on the battlefield.

Another prominent figure was Lady Elizabeth Simelton, born in 1485, who was a member of the English gentry and owned substantial landholdings in Yorkshire. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and patronage of the arts.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various parish records and legal documents. One such example is Robert Simelton, a wealthy merchant from London who was mentioned in the Court of Chancery records in 1573.

During the 17th century, the name was found in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, where a Thomas Simelton was recorded as a landowner in the Gloucestershire Hearth Tax Returns of 1672.

Throughout its history, the surname Simelton has undergone slight variations in spelling, reflecting the fluidity of naming conventions and regional dialects. However, its roots can be traced back to the northern counties of England and its probable origins as a descriptive name for a settlement or location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simelton

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

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 Simelton 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 Simelton 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 Simelton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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