Explore the Family Name Smink
The meaning of Smink
Possibly an Americanized form of German Schminke (see Schminke).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smink in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smink saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 48,877 and slipped to 51,610 by 2010, indicating a drop of 5.59%. The count also slightly declined during this period, with 405 bearers in 2000 and 403 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.49%. This led to a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #51,610 | -5.59% |
| Count | 405 | 403 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smink
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Smink identify as white. This demographic remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, decreasing marginally from 96.54% to 96.03%. Notably, no Sminks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races in either year. There was a small percentage (1.48%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.49% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a group that registered zero representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 96.03% | -0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |