Explore the Family Name Smirl
The meaning of Smirl
Probably an Americanized form of German Schmirl (see Smyrl).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smirl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Smirl surname has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 62,236 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 69,579—a decline of 11.8%. The number of individuals who bear this surname also reduced from 301 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, representing a drop of 6.31%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Smirl surname per 100,000 fell by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #69,579 | -11.8% |
| Count | 301 | 282 | -6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smirl
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Smirl surname, it's clear that the vast majority of those identifying as Smirl are of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, this percentage increased slightly from 95.68% to 96.81%. During the same period, there was no representation of the Smirl surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, the Hispanic category saw a small increase in 2010 with 2.48% of those with the Smirl surname identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 96.81% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |