Explore the Family Name Smeaton
The meaning of Smeaton
Scottish and English: habitational name from various places, including Smeaton (Midlothian), Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton (Yorkshire), Great and Little Smeaton (North Yorkshire), and Smeeton Westerby (Leicestershire), all of which are named with Old English smitha-tun ‘settlement of the smiths’.
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How common is the last name Smeaton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smeaton experienced slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,120 in terms of popularity and rose slightly to 57,234 by 2010, representing a decrease in rank by 1.99%. The number of people with this last name, however, increased from 341 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, a growth of 4.4%. Simultaneously, the frequency of the name Smeaton per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #57,234 | -1.99% |
| Count | 341 | 356 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smeaton
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Smeaton, the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over time. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Smeaton surname identified as White (92.67%), increasing to 94.66% by 2010. The presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this group fell significantly by 56.66%, from 3.23% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the surname's demographic, registering at 1.40% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped completely from 2.64% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 94.66% | 2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.23% | 1.4% | -56.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |