Explore the Family Name De Smet
The meaning of De Smet
Flemish (also Desmet): variant of Smet ‘smith’, with the definite article de ‘the’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Nord). Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Andre, Desire, Dominique, Gaston, Julien, Olivier.
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How common is the last name De Smet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Smet was ranked 21,307 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 21,648 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.6%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of individuals with the De Smet surname actually increased from 1,146 in 2000 to 1,204 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 5.06%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the percentage decreased by 2.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,307 | #21,648 | -1.6% |
| Count | 1,146 | 1,204 | 5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Smet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals bearing the De Smet surname identified as white. The percentage slightly increased from 95.03% in 2000 to 95.18% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw declines of 16.46% and 19.88%, respectively. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more ethnicities saw a modest increase of 3.48%. There were no records of individuals with the De Smet surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 95.18% | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.08% | 3.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.33% | -19.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.66% | -16.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |