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

Simien, 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 Simien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simien in America

Simien is the 18486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simien surname appeared 1,495 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Simien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Simien 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 Simien

The surname "SIMIEN" is of French origin, and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "simien," which means "from Semien" or "from Semiene," referring to a specific region or location.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "SIMIEN" appear in historical documents from the Burgundy region of France, particularly in the areas around Dijon and Beaune. In these records, the name is often spelled as "Symien" or "Semien," reflecting the linguistic evolution over time.

One notable historical reference to the name "SIMIEN" can be found in the "Armorial Général de France," a comprehensive collection of French noble coats of arms compiled in the late 17th century. This work includes several families bearing the surname "SIMIEN," indicating their noble or gentry status during that period.

The first recorded individual with the surname "SIMIEN" is Jean Simien, born around 1520 in the village of Meursault, near Beaune. He was a prominent winemaker and landowner, and his descendants continued to be involved in the wine trade for generations.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "SIMIEN" was Pierre Simien (1640-1718), a French philosopher and theologian. He served as a professor at the University of Paris and was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 18th century, Jacques Simien (1702-1778) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Lyon, including the Church of Saint-Bruno and the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall).

During the French Revolution, a man named Antoine Simien (1760-1825) played a significant role as a member of the National Convention, where he advocated for moderate reforms and opposed the excesses of the Reign of Terror.

Another notable figure was Marie Simien (1822-1897), a French educator and pioneer in women's education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Paris, which provided a comprehensive curriculum that was unusual for the time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "SIMIEN" has also been associated with various place names and locations in the Burgundy region, such as Simien-le-Monial, Simien-le-Bas, and Simien-le-Haut, reflecting the geographical origins of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simien

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

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

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