Explore the Family Name Smarr
The meaning of Smarr
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smarr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smarr has seen a dip in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,642 in popularity and dropped to 24,075 by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.63%. The count of people with the surname also fell from 1,192 to 1,046, a drop of 12.25%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Smarr surname decreased by 20.45%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,642 | #24,075 | -16.63% |
| Count | 1,192 | 1,046 | -12.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.35 | -20.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smarr
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes among those with the surname Smarr from 2000 to 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, the proportion of people identifying as two or more races increased by 55.56%, from 1.17% to 1.82%. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals rose from 0.67% to 1.24%, an increase of 85.07%. The Black population saw a marginal rise of 6.22%, climbing from 28.44% to 30.21%. Meanwhile, the White population, which made up the majority, experienced a slight decline of 4.28%, dropping from 69.21% to 66.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.21% | 66.25% | -4.28% |
| Black | 28.44% | 30.21% | 6.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.82% | 55.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.24% | 85.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |