Explore the Family Name Smethers
The meaning of Smethers
English: variant of Smithers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smethers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Smethers' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 34,071 in 2000, it fell to 42,858 in 2010, marking a substantial decline of 25.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 630 to 505, representing a 19.84% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 26.09%, from 0.23 to 0.17 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #42,858 | -25.79% |
| Count | 630 | 505 | -19.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.17 | -26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smethers
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Smethers' identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.08% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase of 37.11%, rising from 1.59% to 2.18%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races slightly decreased from 1.43% to 1.39%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities in either year. Additionally, there was a decline in identification with American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, dropping from 1.43% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 95.05% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.18% | 37.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.39% | -2.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |