Explore the Family Name Smigelski

The meaning of Smigelski

Americanized form of Polish Śmigielski (see Smigielski), and a very rare Polish variant (Śmigelski) of this surname.

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How common is the last name Smigelski in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smigelski has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname held a rank of 40,203 which dropped to 44,423 in 2010, denoting a decline of about 10.5%. The count of people bearing this surname also fell from 513 to 484 during the same period, pointing towards a reduction of 5.65%. Moreover, its proportion per 100,000 individuals saw a dip of 15.79% from 0.19 to 0.16.

20002010Change
Rank#40,203#44,423-10.5%
Count513484-5.65%
Proportion per 100k0.190.16-15.79%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smigelski

As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smigelski, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked to the White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.03% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure slightly diminished to 97.52% in 2010, marking a change of -1.52%. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, no significant data was registered in either year. However, there was an introduction of the Hispanic ethnicity, with 1.24% identifying as such in 2010, where none had been recorded in 2000.

20002010Change
White99.03%97.52%-1.52%
Hispanic0%1.24%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%