Explore the Family Name Smietana
The meaning of Smietana
Polish (Śmietana): from śmietana ‘soured cream’, probably applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a producer or supplier of dairy products. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw. German Franz.
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How common is the last name Smietana in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smietana has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 64,572 in popularity, rising to 63,524 in 2010, a change of 1.62%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 288 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, marking a 9.03% increase. The proportion of this surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,524 | 1.62% |
| Count | 288 | 314 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smietana
When examining the ethnicity linked to the surname Smietana, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. This ethnic identity accounted for 98.61% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 97.13% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. No data were reported for other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native indicating the negligible or nonexistent percentage of individuals with the Smietana surname within these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.13% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |