Explore the Family Name Smet
The meaning of Smet
Flemish and Dutch: occupational name for a smith, Middle Dutch smet, smit. Compare De Smet.
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How common is the last name Smet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smet saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Smet was ranked 33,690th in popularity but managed to climb 160 spots to the 33,530th position in 2010, marking a 0.47% change. During the same period, the count of individuals with the surname Smet also grew from 638 to 680, which is an increase of approximately 6.58%. However, it's important to note that the proportion of people named Smet per 100,000 decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #33,530 | 0.47% |
| Count | 638 | 680 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smet
When examining ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we can see that the majority of individuals with the surname Smet identified as White. The percentage of 'White' dropped only slightly from 97.02% in 2000 to 96.91% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic identity category for the Smet surname was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.41% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased to zero in 2010 after being at 0.94% in 2000. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all had no representation among those with the Smet surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.91% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.76% | 24.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |