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

Similton, 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 Similton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Similton in America

Similton is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Similton surname appeared 139 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 Similton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Similton 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 Similton

The surname SIMILTON has its origins in the medieval period, with roots tracing back to the region of East Anglia in England. Derived from the Old English words "simle" meaning "simple" and "tun" meaning "farm" or "settlement," the name likely referred to someone who resided in a small, modest village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Simelton is listed as holding property in the county of Norfolk. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence during the Norman conquest of England.

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations of the spelling emerged, including Simeltun, Simylton, and Symylton, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of language over time. In the 13th century, records from the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire mention a William de Similtone, indicating the name's association with that particular region.

Notable individuals bearing the SIMILTON surname include Sir John Similton, a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 15th century. His legacy includes the establishment of a charitable trust that provided financial support for orphans and impoverished families.

Another figure of historical significance is Margaret Similton (1560-1627), a renowned herbalist and apothecary who authored several influential treatises on the medicinal properties of plants. Her contributions were instrumental in advancing the study of traditional medicine during the Renaissance period.

In the realm of literature, the name SIMILTON is associated with the poet and playwright, Robert Similton (1685-1743), whose works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical elegance and insightful commentary on contemporary society.

During the 18th century, the SIMILTON family expanded its presence across various regions of England, with notable members including William Similton (1720-1789), a successful merchant who established trade routes with the American colonies, and Elizabeth Similton (1765-1832), a pioneering educator who founded one of the earliest schools for girls in the city of Bristol.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to be found in various records, such as parish registers, census documents, and military rolls, further solidifying its place in the annals of English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Similton

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

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

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