Explore the Family Name Smick
The meaning of Smick
Probably an Americanized form of German Schmick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smick in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smick saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Smick ranked as the 39,560th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 43,438th spot. This represents a drop of approximately 9.8%. Correspondingly, the number of people bearing the Smick surname also decreased by roughly 5%, from 523 in 2000 to 497 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 10.53% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #43,438 | -9.8% |
| Count | 523 | 497 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smick
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals the ethnic identity associated with the Smick surname. As of 2010, the vast majority, 96.18%, identified as White, showing a slight decrease from 97.32% in 2000. There was also a small percentage, 1.41%, who reported belonging to two or more ethnicities, down by 7.84% from 2000. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a new appearance of the Smick surname within the Hispanic community, at 1.21%. However, no individuals with the Smick surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.18% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.41% | -7.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |