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

Simplice, 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 Simplice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simplice in America

Simplice is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simplice surname appeared 185 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 Simplice.

The history of the last name Simplice

The surname Simplice originates from France, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Late Latin name "Simplicius," which itself comes from the Latin word "simplex," meaning "simple" or "uncompounded." The name likely referred to someone with an honest, straightforward, or uncomplicated character.

Simplice is found in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 14th-century document from the village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain in the Côte-d'Or region, where a certain Jehan Simplice is mentioned.

In the 16th century, the Simplice family is recorded in the town of Troyes, located in the Aube department of northeastern France. A notable member of this family was Nicolas Simplice (1550-1620), a renowned jurist and author of several legal treatises.

Another early bearer of the surname was Pierre Simplice (1570-1642), a French theologian and professor of philosophy at the University of Paris. He was known for his work on the reconciliation of Christian theology with Aristotelian philosophy.

During the 17th century, the name appears in various regions of France, including Burgundy and Normandy. In the Burgundian village of Semur-en-Auxois, records from 1621 mention a certain Jacques Simplice, a local vintner.

In the 18th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of François Simplice Oudin (1725-1807), a French architect and urban planner. He is renowned for his work on the redesign of the city of Dijon, including the construction of the Porte Guillaume and the renovation of the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy.

Another notable figure was Antoine Simplice Augereau (1785-1858), a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He played a significant role in several battles during the Napoleonic Wars and was later appointed as the Governor of the Duchy of Warsaw.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the Simplice surname in France, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. While the name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the Latin word "simplex" and its association with simplicity and honesty have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simplice

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

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 Simplice 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.

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

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