Explore the Family Name Smilowitz
The meaning of Smilowitz
Jewish: 1. altered form of Shmilovich (from Ukraine) or Szmilowicz (from Poland), patronymics from the Yiddish personal name Shmil, Hebrew Shemuel (see Samuel). 2. habitational name for someone from Smilovichi, in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Moshe. German Otto.
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How common is the last name Smilowitz in the United States?
According to the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smilowitz has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 66,476 in 2000 to 60,347 in 2010, an advancement of 9.22%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 278 to 334, showing a growth rate of 20.14%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also increased by 10.0%, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #60,347 | 9.22% |
| Count | 278 | 334 | 20.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smilowitz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smilowitz. In 2000, 86.69% of those who held this surname identified as White, and this figure increased to 92.51% by 2010. This shows a growth of 6.71% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 6.12% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 5.99% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races made up 6.12% in 2000; however, no such data was reported for 2010. The surname did not appear to be associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.69% | 92.51% | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 6.12% | 5.99% | -2.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |