Explore the Family Name Smeal
The meaning of Smeal
Scottish (Midlothian and Lanarkshire): variant of Small.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smeal in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Smeal' has seen a decrease in its prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,240 but dropped to 24,855 in 2010, marking an 11.76% reduction in popularity. The total count of individuals with the 'Smeal' surname also decreased by 7.49% from 1,082 in 2000 to 1,001 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slipped from 0.4 to 0.34, a downturn of 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #24,855 | -11.76% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,001 | -7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.34 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smeal
As for Ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the 'Smeal' surname is primarily associated with people of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.86% of those bearing the name were White, which slightly increased to 97.40% in 2010. The surname experienced a minor uptick among Hispanics, going from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races fell significantly from 1.11% in 2000 to 0.70% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the 'Smeal' surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.4% | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.3% | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0.7% | -36.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |