Explore the Family Name Schmiedel
The meaning of Schmiedel
South German: diminutive of Middle High German smit ‘blacksmith’. Compare Schmidlin. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schmiedel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schmiedel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,714 in popularity but fell to 54,990 by 2010, signifying a 4.32% drop. The count, however, saw a marginal increase from 369 in 2000 to 374 in 2010. This represents a 1.36% increment, although the proportion per 100,000 dropped by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #54,990 | -4.32% |
| Count | 369 | 374 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmiedel
With regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schmiedel identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 97.02%, slightly decreasing to 95.99% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races in either year. In 2000, 1.36% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in 2010 when 1.34% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 95.99% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |