Explore the Family Name Smetana
The meaning of Smetana
Czech, Slovak, Rusyn (also from Slovakia), Ukrainian, and Jewish (from Ukraine): from Czech, Rusyn, and Ukrainian smetana ‘cream’, either a nickname (perhaps ironic, for a ‘delicious’ person or for someone who liked cream) or a metonymic occupational name for a trader in dairy products.
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How common is the last name Smetana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smetana saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Smetana was ranked 17,014 and dropped to 18,440 by 2010, representing a change of -8.38%. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 1,539 to 1,501, marking a -2.47% change. The proportion of people named Smetana per 100,000 people fell by -10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #18,440 | -8.38% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,501 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.51 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smetana
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Smetana varied as well over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.08% to 96.07%, there was an increase in the number identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.97% to 1.60%. The census also showed a decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, falling from 0.58% to 0.33%. Meanwhile, those claiming Hispanic ethnicity increased from 1.17% to 1.73%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 96.07% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.73% | 47.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.6% | 64.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.33% | -43.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |