Explore the Family Name Smirnov
The meaning of Smirnov
Russian: patronymic from a nickname based on smirny ‘quiet, gentle’.
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How common is the last name Smirnov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smirnov saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 38,079, but by 2010, it had risen to 28,465, indicating a 25.25% jump in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a substantial increase during this period, from 547 in 2000 to 838 in 2010, a growth of 53.2%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Smirnov per 100,000 also increased by 40%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #28,465 | 25.25% |
| Count | 547 | 838 | 53.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.28 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smirnov
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals bearing the Smirnov surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group saw an increase from 94.52% in 2000 to 97.61% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained suppressed due to privacy concerns. Interestingly, there was a dramatic decrease (-84.37%) in the number of Smirnovs identifying with two or more ethnicities, moving from 3.84% in 2000 to 0.60% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight reduction from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. Black identity maintained a constant zero, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were also consistently absent within the Smirnov surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 97.61% | 3.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.07% | -2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.84% | 0.6% | -84.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |