Explore the Family Name Smales
The meaning of Smales
English (East and West Yorkshire): 1. variant of Smailes. 2. variant of Smale, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Smales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Smales" has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th but dropped to 86,645th in 2010, reflecting a -22.2% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by -16.34%, going from 257 in 2000 to 215 in 2010. This drop is also mirrored in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by -30.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #86,645 | -22.2% |
| Count | 257 | 215 | -16.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smales
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the most common ethnic identity associated with the Smales surname is White, accounting for 93.77% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.95% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.95% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 93.95% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |