Explore the Family Name Smetak
The meaning of Smetak
Czech (Smeták): from smeták ‘brush’, a nickname for someone with hair or a moustache resembling a brush.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smetak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smetak saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008, but by 2010, it had dropped to 67,318, a decrease of 5.17%. However, the actual count of people carrying the surname rose slightly from 291 to 293, an increase of 0.69%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also fell marginally from 0.11% to 0.1%, a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #67,318 | -5.17% |
| Count | 291 | 293 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smetak
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Smetak identify as White, with counts of 97.25% in 2000 and 96.93% in 2010, demonstrating a minor decrease of 0.33%. No individuals identified as Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. The category for those identifying with two or more races remained consistent at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.93% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |