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

Similien, 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 Similien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Similien in America

Similien is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Similien surname appeared 530 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 Similien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Similien 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 Similien

The surname SIMILIEN has its origins in the French region of Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "simile," which means "similar" or "alike," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who resembled someone else or possessed similar traits.

SIMILIEN is a variation of the more common French surname "Similien," which is also found in other spellings such as "Simillien" and "Simillian." The earliest recorded reference to the name can be found in the "Livre des Noms" (Book of Names), a medieval French manuscript from the late 12th century, which listed various surnames and their origins.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Similien, a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the command of King Richard I of England. His name is mentioned in the chronicles of the time, which provide accounts of his bravery and exploits during the campaign.

Another notable figure with this surname was Pierre Similien (1450-1518), a French scholar and philosopher from the city of Rouen. He was widely renowned for his works on ethics and morality, and his teachings influenced many intellectuals of the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the SIMILIEN name spread to other parts of France, particularly in the northern regions. One prominent individual was Jacques Similien (1560-1628), a merchant from the city of Amiens, who accumulated significant wealth through his trade ventures and became a respected figure in the local community.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records and documents related to the French colonization of the Americas. One such person was Philippe Similien (1635-1702), a French soldier and explorer who participated in the establishment of the French colony of Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia, Canada).

Another significant figure was Marie-Thérèse Similien (1720-1795), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support for education in her home region of Normandy. She established several schools and orphanages, leaving a lasting legacy in the local community.

While the SIMILIEN surname may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Norman traditions of northern France, reflecting a rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Similien

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

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

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