Explore the Family Name Smelser
The meaning of Smelser
Americanized form of German Schmelzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smelser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smelser saw a slight drop in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 11,931 to 12,775, marking a 7.07% decline. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Smelser surname increased marginally from 2,403 to 2,415, indicating a 0.5% growth. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by 7.87%, moving from 0.89 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,931 | #12,775 | -7.07% |
| Count | 2,403 | 2,415 | 0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.82 | -7.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smelser
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smelser, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage dipped from 95.13% in 2000 to 93.87% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw the largest growth, increasing by 52.04% to reach 2.98%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals of two or more races also experienced an increase, rising by 24% and 24.81% respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black and American Indian & Alaskan Native both saw declines, falling by 19.4% and 19.57% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 93.87% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.98% | 52.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.61% | 24.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.62% | 24% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0.54% | -19.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.37% | -19.57% |