Explore the Family Name Smidt
The meaning of Smidt
1. Dutch: variant of Smit. 2. Altered form of German Schmidt.
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How common is the last name Smidt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smidt has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,851 in popularity and had a count of 2,420. However, in 2010, the rank dropped to 15,658 with a count of 1,865, marking a decrease of around 23%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of about 30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,851 | #15,658 | -32.12% |
| Count | 2,420 | 1,865 | -22.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.63 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smidt
In terms of ethnicity, the Smidt surname shows diverse ethnic identities according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the highest percentage was linked to White ethnicity at 91.03%, which slightly rose to 94.42% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with this surname, surging by 116% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant decrease in the presence of Black ethnicity holders of this surname, plummeting by approximately 65%. Small changes were noticed within the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by approximately 23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.03% | 94.42% | 3.72% |
| Black | 5.7% | 1.98% | -65.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.88% | 13.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0.64% | -22.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.54% | 116% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0% |