Explore the Family Name Hysmith
The meaning of Hysmith
English: variant of Highsmith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hysmith in the United States?
The Hysmith surname has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 50,366th most popular in the United States, with approximately 390 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 53,913th, with the count slightly decreasing to 383. This represents a decrease of 7.04% in rank and a 1.79% decrease in count. The representation of this surname per 100k population also slightly declined by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #53,913 | -7.04% |
| Count | 390 | 383 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hysmith
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hysmith surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a mostly White demographic. In 2000, 90% of Hysmiths were identified as White, though this number decreased slightly to 88.25% in 2010. The Black population showed a small increase from 6.15% to 6.27% over the same period. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.54% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native reduced from 1.79% to 1.31%. No Hysmiths identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 88.25% | -1.94% |
| Black | 6.15% | 6.27% | 1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 3.13% | 103.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.79% | 1.31% | -26.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |