Explore the Family Name De Smith
The meaning of De Smith
Americanized form of Dutch or Flemish De Smit, De Smidt, or De Smet, occupational names for a smith (see Smit, Smet).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Smith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Smith experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 45,482 in 2000, its ranking fell to 49,723 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 9.32%. The count of people with the De Smith surname also dropped from 443 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, showing a reduction of 4.74%. Consequently, the proportion of the De Smith surname per 100,000 people fell by 12.5% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #49,723 | -9.32% |
| Count | 443 | 422 | -4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Smith
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the De Smith surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.58% in 2000 to 94.55% in 2010. The percentage of De Smiths identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable drop of 19.11%, lowering from 2.93% to 2.37%. However, there was a notable increase within the Black community, going up from 1.13% to 1.42%, an increase of 25.66%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the De Smith surname group during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 94.55% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 2.37% | -19.11% |
| Black | 1.13% | 1.42% | 25.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |