Explore the Family Name Smitham
The meaning of Smitham
English: habitational name from Smytham in Little Torrington (Devon), which means ‘homestead of the smiths’, from Old English smitha, genitive plural form of smith ‘smith’, + hām ‘homestead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smitham in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smitham has seen a slight decrease in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Smitham was ranked 111,740th and by 2010, it dropped to 124,548th in popularity - a change of -11.46%. Similarly, the count of people with the Smitham surname also decreased from 146 in 2000 to 138 in 2010, reflecting a -5.48% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #124,548 | -11.46% |
| Count | 146 | 138 | -5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smitham
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smitham. It's predominantly linked to White ethnicity, with 92.47% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 92.03% in 2010. At the same time, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 4.79% to 5.07%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.47% | 92.03% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 4.79% | 5.07% | 5.85% |
| 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% |