Explore the Family Name Naismith
The meaning of Naismith
Scottish (Lanarkshire) and English: variant of Nesmith. This is the commonest form of the surname in Britain.
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How common is the last name Naismith in the United States?
The surname Naismith, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854 among all surnames and dropped slightly to rank 70,833 in 2010, reflecting a 1.4% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Naismith surname increased by 5.34%, from 262 in 2000 to 276 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 10% over the decade, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #70,833 | -1.4% |
| Count | 262 | 276 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naismith
In terms of ethnic identity, the Naismith surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 98.85% of Naismiths identified as white, which decreased slightly to 96.74% in 2010. The percentages for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 96.74% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |