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

Simo, 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 Simo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simo in America

Simo is the 23238th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simo surname appeared 1,097 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 Simo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Simo 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 Simo

The surname SIMO is believed to have originated in Finland, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Finnish word "simo," which means "curved" or "bent," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a geographical feature associated with the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIMO can be found in the Finnish parish records from the 16th century, where it appears as a family name in various regions of the country. It is also believed to have been used as a surname in parts of Sweden and Estonia, which shared cultural and linguistic ties with Finland during that period.

In the 17th century, the name SIMO appeared in several historical documents, including land records and tax rolls, suggesting that it was a well-established surname among Finnish families. Some notable individuals bearing the name during this time include Juhana SIMO, a farmer and landowner in the Turku region, who lived from 1620 to 1687.

During the 18th century, the name SIMO gained further prominence as it spread across different parts of Finland. One notable figure was Mikko SIMO, a renowned clockmaker and craftsman from Oulu, who lived from 1734 to 1802. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after and are now considered valuable antiques.

In the 19th century, the SIMO surname was carried by several influential individuals, including Juho SIMO, a prominent Finnish politician and member of the Finnish Diet, who lived from 1824 to 1890. He played a significant role in advocating for Finnish autonomy and cultural preservation during the Russian Empire's rule over Finland.

Another notable figure from this period was Anna SIMO, a celebrated Finnish author and poet who lived from 1856 to 1928. Her works, which explored themes of Finnish identity and rural life, were widely praised and helped to shape the country's literary landscape.

Throughout the 20th century, the SIMO surname continued to be associated with various fields, including academia, arts, and sports. One example is Matti SIMO, a renowned Finnish physicist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics, born in 1908 and lived until 1988.

While the name SIMO has its roots in Finland, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world, particularly in North America and Australia, due to immigration patterns and cultural exchanges. However, its rich history and significance remain deeply intertwined with Finnish heritage and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simo

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

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

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