Explore the Family Name Smittle
The meaning of Smittle
Possibly an Americanized form of German Schmittel, a diminutive of Schmitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smittle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smittle has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,801st in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 47,614th, marking a growth of 6.27%. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 386 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, a rise of 15.28%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people experienced a slight increase from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #47,614 | 6.27% |
| Count | 386 | 445 | 15.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smittle
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Smittle identify as White, with percentages remaining steady at 93.52% in 2000 and 93.26% in 2010. Although the percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased by 28.41% in the same period, new instances of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities emerged by 2010. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities within this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 93.26% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 4.4% | 3.15% | -28.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |