Explore the Family Name Smithey
The meaning of Smithey
English (Yorkshire): from Middle English smithi ‘smithy, forge’ (Old Norse smithja), used either as a topographic name for someone who lived in or by a blacksmith’s shop, or an occupational name for someone who worked in one. Compare Smith and Smead.
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How common is the last name Smithey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smithey saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,450th, but by 2010 it had climbed to 12,231st place—a change of 1.76%. Moreover, the count of people with the Smithey surname grew from 2,287 to 2,544 during this period, an increase of 11.24%. The proportion per 100,000 also increased slightly, from 0.85 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,450 | #12,231 | 1.76% |
| Count | 2,287 | 2,544 | 11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.86 | 1.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smithey
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts in the ethnic identity linked to the Smithey surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, at 94.36% in 2000, falling negligibly to 94.22% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw the most significant growth—up 35.95% from 1.53% to 2.08%. Those identifying as Two or More Races also increased slightly from 1.44% to 1.53%. Meanwhile, those reporting as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 50.88%, Black by 13.24%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 4.05%. Some figures were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 94.22% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.08% | 35.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.53% | 6.25% |
| Black | 1.36% | 1.18% | -13.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.71% | -4.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.28% | -50.88% |