Explore the Family Name Smieja
The meaning of Smieja
Polish (Śmieja): nickname for a jolly person, from OldPolish śmiejać się ‘to laugh’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smieja in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smieja was ranked 56,246 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to a ranking of 58,337 by 2010 - reflecting a decrease of 3.72%. The total count for this surname rose from 340 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.35%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Smieja name dipped by 7.69%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #58,337 | -3.72% |
| Count | 340 | 348 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smieja
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity of those bearing the Smieja surname. In 2000, nearly 98% identified as White, a number that decreased slightly to 95.69% in 2010. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a recorded change in the category of "Two or more races," where it moved from 0 in 2000 to 2.30 in 2010. Please note, any numbers marked with "(S)" have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 95.69% | -2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |