Explore the Family Name Smigiel
The meaning of Smigiel
Polish (Śmigiel): nickname from śmigiel ‘rung of a ladder’, or perhaps a derivative of śmigać ‘to swish or crack (a whip)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smigiel in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Smigiel" has seen a slight dip as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 36,860, and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 37,544, representing a decrease of 1.86%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased slightly from 571 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.85%. The proportion of people with the surname Smigiel per 100,000 individuals also fell by 4.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #37,544 | -1.86% |
| Count | 571 | 593 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smigiel
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Smigiel", based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of bearers of the name identify as White. This group accounted for 96.67% of Smigiels in 2000 and 95.78% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.92%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.2% in 2010, reflecting a substantial 65.8% change. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races was 0.88% in 2000 but later data was suppressed for privacy reasons. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were minimal or nonexistent during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.78% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.2% | 65.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |