Explore the Family Name Smock
The meaning of Smock
English (Surrey): nickname from Middle English smok ‘smock, shift, woman’s undergarment’ (Old English smoc), used for someone who made or sold such items of clothing. See also Smoker.
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How common is the last name Smock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Smock" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Smock was ranked 7047th in popularity, and by 2010, it fell to 7485th, marking a change of -6.22%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 4380 in 2000 to 4452 in 2010, showing an increase of 1.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 1.62 to 1.51 during the same time period, a decline of -6.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,047 | #7,485 | -6.22% |
| Count | 4,380 | 4,452 | 1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.51 | -6.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smock
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity of the bearers of the Smock surname between 2000 and 2010. The most significant increase was within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which went up by 62.50%, from 0.32% to 0.52%. The Hispanic category saw the second highest rise at 37.30%, moving from 1.26% to 1.73%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased by 13.08%. However, there were decreases in other categories: the proportion of White individuals fell slightly by -0.63%, Black by -4.86%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by -21.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.65% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.73% | 37.3% |
| Black | 1.44% | 1.37% | -4.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.21% | 13.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.52% | 62.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.52% | -21.21% |
Smock ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Smock is British & Irish, which comprises 52.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (32.0%) and Scandinavian (3.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.4% |
| French & German | 32.0% |
| Scandinavian | 3.3% |
| Other | 12.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Smock
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Smock have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 93.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 93.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 93.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 92.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 92.50% |
What Smock haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Smock is R-Z278, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z278 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L51 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Towne, Crowder, Ayer, Bowker, Cardinal, Gatewood, Bogue, Dehaven, Maestas, Elkins.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Smock surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Smock have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Smock" Surname 39.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Smock" Surname 40.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Smock" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Smock" Surname 14.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Smock?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Smock are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition