Explore the Family Name Smail
The meaning of Smail
Scottish (southeastern) and English: variant of Small. — Note: It is likely that in the population figure published by the US Census Bureau (which increased from 1665 in the year 2000 to 9097 in the year 2010) the surname Small is in many instances counted as the surname Smail.
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How common is the last name Smail in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smail significantly grew in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,010th and by 2010 it had risen to 3,900th, marking a notable increase of 75.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 1,665 to 9,097, showing a substantial growth of 446.37%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Smail per 100,000 individuals rose from 0.62 in 2000 to 3.08 in 2010, an increase of 396.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,010 | #3,900 | 75.64% |
| Count | 1,665 | 9,097 | 446.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 3.08 | 396.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smail
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smail according to the Decennial U.S. Census, interesting shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White in both years, there was a decrease from 92.97% in 2000 to 66.48% in 2010. The Black community saw a significant increase, from 2.64% in 2000 to 27.50% in 2010. Although the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic modestly increased from 1.50% to 2.45%, the Two or more races category also showed growth from 1.80% to 2.46%. Additionally, new identities emerged in 2010, with the Asian/Pacific Islander group at 0.49% and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group at 0.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.97% | 66.48% | -28.49% |
| Black | 2.64% | 27.5% | 941.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.46% | 36.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.45% | 63.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |