Explore the Family Name Smilie
The meaning of Smilie
Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Smillie. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smilie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smilie has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th and by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 71,042, indicating a decrease of 5.53%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Smilie surname has remained relatively stable, with an increase of 0.36% from 274 individuals in 2000 to 275 in 2010. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, there is a decrease of 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #71,042 | -5.53% |
| Count | 274 | 275 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smilie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change is observed within the Hispanic community that saw an increase of 379.67%, moving up from 1.82% to 8.73%. Meanwhile, the White ethnic identity decreased by 6.69%, dropping from 91.97% to 85.82%. There was also a slight increase of 59.89% within the Black community, raising their representation from 1.82% to 2.91%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were not represented under this surname in either year, while those identifying as two or more races disappeared completely from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.97% | 85.82% | -6.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 8.73% | 379.67% |
| Black | 1.82% | 2.91% | 59.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |