Explore the Family Name Smiles
The meaning of Smiles
English (Northumberland and Durham): 1. apparently a variant of Smile, with excrescent -s, a nickname from Middle English smile ‘smile’, used for a cheerful person, or perhaps ironically for a grumpy person. 2. variant of Smales and Smailes. These names may also have been confused with Miles.
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How common is the last name Smiles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smiles has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Smiles was ranked 38,035th in popularity among all surnames in the U.S., with 548 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, this rank had fallen to 42,455th, and the number of people with the surname Smiles decreased to 511. This represents an 11.62% drop in ranking and a 6.75% decrease in count over the decade, resulting in a proportion of 0.17 per 100k in 2010, down 15% from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #42,455 | -11.62% |
| Count | 548 | 511 | -6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smiles
Regarding its ethnic identity breakdown, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes too. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the surname Smiles identified as White, making up 70.44% of the total. By 2010, this number had slightly decreased to 66.73%. On the other hand, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, from 2.37% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 48.52%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased, going from 3.47% to 4.31%, a growth of 24.21%. The percentage identifying as Black saw a slight uptick, rising from 23.18% to 23.68%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.44% | 66.73% | -5.27% |
| Black | 23.18% | 23.68% | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 4.31% | 24.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 3.52% | 48.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |