Explore the Family Name Smialek
The meaning of Smialek
Polish (Śmiałek): nickname from śmiałek ‘bold’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Mariusz, Grazyna, Jaroslaw, Mariola.
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How common is the last name Smialek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smialek experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Smialek stood at a rank of 51,233, which marginally dropped to 51,281 by 2010, marking a negative change of 0.09%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 382 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, indicating an overall growth rate of approximately 6.28%. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 populace remained stable during this period at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #51,281 | -0.09% |
| Count | 382 | 406 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smialek
Analyzing the ethnic identity linked to the Smialek surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.91% of those bearing the name identified as white, slightly decreasing to 97.54% by 2010. The Hispanic representation was recorded at 1.57% in 2000, however, there wasn't any data recorded for this group in 2010. No significant records were found for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, or for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 97.54% | -0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |