Explore the Family Name Smetanka
The meaning of Smetanka
Slovak and Rusyn (mainly from Slovakia): diminutive of Smetana.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smetanka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smetanka saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 98,298th most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 104,156th position. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Smetanka surname remained relatively stable with only a slight increase from 171 in 2000 to 172 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #104,156 | -5.96% |
| Count | 171 | 172 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smetanka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all identified as White both in 2000 (99.42%) and 2010 (100%). There were no significant changes or representation in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over these years, with percentages remaining at zero. This indicates that the Smetanka surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.42% | 100% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |