Explore the Family Name Smisek
The meaning of Smisek
Czech (Smíšek): nickname for a cheerful person, from smíšek ‘laughter’, from smích ‘to laugh’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smisek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smisek has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,987 in the U.S., but it slipped to 44,423 by 2010. This represents an 8.38% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 502 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, a drop of 3.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Smisek per 100,000 residents declined by 15.79% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #44,423 | -8.38% |
| Count | 502 | 484 | -3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smisek
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Smisek surname is largely white, although there has been a slight shift over the decade. In 2000, 97.61% identified as white, but this decreased to 96.07% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.20% to 3.10%. No changes were noted for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those who identify with two or more races. No individuals with the Smisek surname identified as Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.07% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.1% | 158.33% |
| 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% |