Explore the Family Name Smithwick
The meaning of Smithwick
English: habitational name from Smethwick in Staffordshire, Smethwick Green near Brereton Heath (Cheshire), or a lost place called Smithwick in Southover (Sussex). The placename means ‘the farm of the smith(s)’, from Old English smith ‘smith’ + wīc ‘dwelling, specialized farm’. This surname has also been established in southern Ireland since the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Smithwick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smithwick ranked 15,530 in popularity in 2000 and then fell to 16,150 in 2010, a decrease of 3.99%. The number of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,729 in 2000 to 1,791 in 2010, an increase of 3.59%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Smithwick surname decreased from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,530 | #16,150 | -3.99% |
| Count | 1,729 | 1,791 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.61 | -4.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smithwick
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Smithwick also changed between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 83% of those with the Smithwick surname identified as White, decreasing to 81.24% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 9.49% in 2000 to 11.22% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 5.38% to 4.91%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.52% to 0.39. The percentage of people identifying as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.40% to 0.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83% | 81.24% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 9.49% | 11.22% | 18.23% |
| Black | 5.38% | 4.91% | -8.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.95% | 61.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.39% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.28% | -30% |