Explore the Family Name Smeltz
The meaning of Smeltz
Altered form of German or Jewish Schmeltz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smeltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smeltz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Smeltz name fell from 28,751 in 2000 to 30,076 in 2010, marking a change of -4.61. The count, or number of individuals carrying the Smeltz surname, however, saw a negligible increase from 779 to 780 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10.34, moving from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #30,076 | -4.61% |
| Count | 779 | 780 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smeltz
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Smeltz surname identify as White, though there was a small decrease from 97.56% in 2000 to 95.64% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those who identified with two or more races increased by 62.14%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 60.94%. In 2010, there was also a new record of 0.90% Black individuals carrying the Smeltz surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.64% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.67% | 62.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.03% | 60.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |