Explore the Family Name Smarsh
The meaning of Smarsh
Perhaps an Americanized form of Polish Smarz, Smardz, from smarz, smardz ‘morel’, a type of mushroom, probably applied as a nickname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smarsh in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smarsh experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 50,055 in popularity with a count of 393 or 0.15 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 55,386 with a count of 371, which is a decrease of 5.6%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 13.33% to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #55,386 | -10.65% |
| Count | 393 | 371 | -5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smarsh
The ethnicity associated with the surname Smarsh remained predominantly white between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.98% of individuals with this surname were identified as white, but there was a minimal decrease of 0.61% by 2010, bringing down the percentage to 98.38%. In 2010, there was a slight increase in the Hispanic identification to 1.35%, whereas no change was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 98.38% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |