Explore the Family Name Smolak
The meaning of Smolak
1. Polish; Czech and Slovak (Smolák, Slovak also Smoľak and Smoľák): derivative of Smola. 2. Slovenian and Croatian: nickname or perhaps an occupational name derived from smola ‘resin, pitch’, figuratively ‘bad luck’ (see Smola). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Jadwiga.
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How common is the last name Smolak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smolak saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 60,706th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 67,126th place, representing a 10.58% decrease. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 310 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, showing a 5.16% decline. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Smolak per 100k individuals decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #67,126 | -10.58% |
| Count | 310 | 294 | -5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smolak
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes observed for the surname Smolak between 2000 and 2010. Most of the individuals with this surname identified as White, with 96.77% in 2000 and an increase to 97.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%. There was, however, a recorded presence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000 at 1.94%, but no such data was available for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 97.62% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |