Explore the Family Name Smid
The meaning of Smid
1. Dutch and North German: variant of Smit ‘smith’. 2. Czech (Šmíd); Slovenian, Croatian, and Slovak (Šmid): occupational name for a smith, of German origin (see Schmidt), often applied as a translation into German of corresponding Slavic occupational names or surnames (see Kovac and Kovar). 3. Hungarian: from German Schmidt ‘smith’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Derk, Dirk.
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How common is the last name Smid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smid has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,071st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 35,395th place, representing a modest decrease of 3.89%. The actual count of people with the last name Smid increased marginally, from 630 to 636, marking a 0.95% increase within the same timeframe. However, when considered relative to the total population (proportion per 100k), the occurrence of the surname Smid decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #35,395 | -3.89% |
| Count | 630 | 636 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smid
Shifting to the ethnic identity tied to the surname Smid, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. As of 2000, the majority of individuals identifying with this surname were white, making up 97.62%, but this proportion went down to 94.97% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a minor decrease, moving from 0.95% to 0.94%. However, the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. It's also worth noting that the category of Two or More Races made its first appearance in 2010 with a representation of 1.89%, while Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 94.97% | -2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.89% | 98.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0.94% | -1.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |