Explore the Family Name Smithee
The meaning of Smithee
English (Norfolk and Cambridgeshire): variant of Smithey. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Smithee in the United States?
The surname Smithee has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the rank of the surname has dropped from 36,531 in 2000 to 41,657 in 2010, marking a 14.03% reduction. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 578 to 522 during the same time period, a drop of 9.69%. The proportion of people named Smithee per 100,000 population also fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #41,657 | -14.03% |
| Count | 578 | 522 | -9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smithee
In regard to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Smithee surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 4.02% in this category over the decade. There were no individuals who identified their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, an increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, surging from 2.08% to 4.21%. The percentage of Hispanic identity increased from 1.56% to 2.49%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw an increase from 1.04% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 91% | -4.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 4.21% | 102.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.49% | 59.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 1.53% | 47.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |