Explore the Family Name Smiddy
The meaning of Smiddy
1. Irish (Cork): variant of Smithers, or perhaps Smithwick. 2. English (North Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Smithey.
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How common is the last name Smiddy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smiddy saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname's rank changed from 21,814 to 21,759, which indicates an increase of 0.25%. In terms of absolute counts, there were 1,111 individuals with the surname Smiddy in 2000, and this number increased by 7.56% to 1,195 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change over the decade, remaining at 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,814 | #21,759 | 0.25% |
| Count | 1,111 | 1,195 | 7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smiddy
The census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smiddy between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Smiddy are White, accounting for 96.22% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95.73% in 2010. There is a small but noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.62% to 2.26%. People identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.44% to 0.84%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation increased from 0.45% to 0.59%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.73% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.26% | 39.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0.84% | -41.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.59% | 31.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |