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

Simonson, 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 Simonson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simonson in America

Simonson is the 3965th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simonson surname appeared 8,968 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Simonson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Simonson 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 Simonson

The surname Simonson has its origins in Scandinavia, primarily in Sweden and Norway. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sǿmundr, which is a compound name formed from the elements sǿ, meaning "lake" or "sea," and mundr, meaning "protection" or "protector." The name was likely given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a body of water, reflecting their occupation or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Simonson can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian historical documents and records. In these documents, the name is sometimes spelled as Symonsson or Symundsson, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that time.

The Simonson surname has a rich history in Sweden and Norway, where it was borne by notable individuals throughout the centuries. One such individual was Jöns Simonsson, a Swedish clergyman and reformer who lived in the 16th century (c. 1510-1588). He played a significant role in the Swedish Reformation and was a supporter of the Lutheran faith.

Another notable bearer of the Simonson name was Peder Simonsson, a Norwegian clergyman and author who lived in the 17th century (c. 1630-1703). He wrote several books on theology and was known for his contributions to the Lutheran Church in Norway.

In the 18th century, Hans Simonson (1732-1807) was a Swedish merchant and shipowner who played a prominent role in the Swedish East India Company. His business ventures and trade activities contributed to the economic growth of Sweden during that period.

As the Simonson surname spread across Scandinavia and beyond, it has been associated with various place names and localities. For example, in Denmark, the name Simonsen is sometimes used as a variant form of Simonson, reflecting the local pronunciation and spelling conventions.

It is worth noting that the Simonson surname has also been found in other parts of Europe, such as Germany and the Netherlands, where it may have originated from different roots or been adopted by individuals migrating from Scandinavia. However, the primary origin of the name can be traced back to its Old Norse roots in Sweden and Norway.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simonson

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

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

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