Explore the Family Name Smigel
The meaning of Smigel
Polish (Śmigel): variant of Smigiel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smigel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smigel saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,651st most popular name, with 441 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 49,268, and the count of individuals bearing the name had slightly decreased to 427, marking a decline of 3.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.16 to 0.14 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #49,268 | -7.92% |
| Count | 441 | 427 | -3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smigel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Smigel are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.83% of Smigels identified as White, a percentage that increased to 97.89% by 2010. There were a small number of individuals who were of two or more races in 2000, but this figure was reported as zero in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with the Smigel surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.89% | 1.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |