2000
#4,607
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,040
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.61
Rare Last name
Simone
Derived from the Hebrew name "Shimon," meaning "he has heard" or "he who hears."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,814 Americans carry the last name Simone. That puts it at #4,996 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 43,864 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Simone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Simone with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
7.8K
1 in 43,864
Census rank
#4,996
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,814 bearers of the surname Simone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4996th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Simone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Simone
The surname Simone originated in Italy, derived from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning "he has heard" or "he who listens." It gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Simone surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombardic period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the early medieval era.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Simone di Piero Simone was mentioned in the archives of the Republic of Siena, a state in central Italy. He was a prominent citizen and landowner, indicating that the Simone family held influence and status in the region.
During the Renaissance, the Simone surname gained further recognition with the birth of the renowned artist, Simone Martini, in 1284 in Siena. Martini was a pioneer of the Italian Gothic style and is renowned for his intricate frescoes and panel paintings, many of which can be found in the churches and museums of Siena and Assisi.
Another notable bearer of the Simone surname was Simone Porzio, born in Naples in 1496. Porzio was a philosopher, physician, and one of the leading figures of the Aristotelian school in Renaissance Italy. His writings on medicine and natural philosophy were highly influential during his time.
In the 17th century, Simone Peterzano, an Italian painter born in 1535 in Bergamo, gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. He was a prominent figure in the Venetian school of painting and was highly regarded for his mastery of color and composition.
Another notable figure with the Simone surname was Simone Cantarini, born in 1612 in Pesaro. Cantarini was a renowned Italian Baroque painter known for his depictions of religious subjects and his innovative use of chiaroscuro, a technique involving strong contrasts between light and dark.
In the 19th century, Simone Assemani, born in 1752 in Tripoli, Lebanon, gained recognition as a scholar and Orientalist. He was instrumental in the study and preservation of ancient Arabic and Syriac manuscripts, contributing significantly to the understanding of Middle Eastern cultures and languages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Simone
Among Census respondents with the surname Simone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Simone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Simone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 6,043
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 346
- Black or African American2.7% · 185
- Two or more races2.5% · 168
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 64
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Simone
Simone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#4,878
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,221
+181 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 2.45
Rank movement Down 271 places
2020
#4,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,814
-407 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 2.28
Rank movement Down 118 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,607 | 7,040 | 2.61 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,878 | 7,221 | 2.45 | +181 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 271 places |
| 2020 | #4,996 | 6,814 | 2.28 | -407 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 118 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Simone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,878 | #4,996 | -2.4% |
| Count | 7,221 | 6,814 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 2.45 | 2.28 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Simone bearers went from 7,221 to 6,814 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 118 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,878 to #4,996.
FAQ
Simone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Simone?
Name Census estimates that about 7,814 living Americans carry the surname Simone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 43,864 residents.
How common is Simone?
Simone ranks #4,996 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.28 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,814 people with the surname Simone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,814), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.28 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.28 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Simone.
Has Simone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Simone went from 7,221 recorded bearers to 6,814. That is a decrease of 407 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,878 to #4,996.
What does the Census say about the background of Simone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Simone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Simone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (6,043 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Simone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (5.1%), Black (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Simone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Simone mean?
Derived from the Hebrew name "Shimon," meaning "he has heard" or "he who hears." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Simone (2.28 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Simone?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Simone, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.