Explore the Family Name Smellie
The meaning of Smellie
Scottish (Lanarkshire) and English: variant of Smalley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smellie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Smellie" has seen an increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 62775 and by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 57914, showing a growth rate of 7.74%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 298 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, indicating a significant rise of 17.79%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Smellie per 100k increased by 9.09% between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #57,914 | 7.74% |
| Count | 298 | 351 | 17.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smellie
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Smellie". As of 2010, the highest proportion of individuals with this surname identified as Black, at 56.70%, marking an increase of 26.08% since 2000. Those identifying as White made up 38.46% of the Smellies, showing a decline from the previous decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a slight increase of 21.28%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased drastically from 6.38% to 1.99%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.97% | 56.7% | 26.08% |
| White | 46.31% | 38.46% | -16.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.85% | 21.28% |
| Two or More Races | 6.38% | 1.99% | -68.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |