Explore the Family Name Smithberger
The meaning of Smithberger
Americanized form of German Schmidtberger or of its variant Schmiedberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smithberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smithberger witnessed a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 53,299 and a count of 364. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 56,444 while the count dropped marginally to 362, indicating a change of -5.9 in rank and -0.55 in count. The proportion per 100k also declined by 7.69, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #56,444 | -5.9% |
| Count | 364 | 362 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smithberger
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Smithberger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 98.35% in 2000 and 95.86% in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.53%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.21%, a figure that was not present in the census data from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 95.86% | -2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |