Explore the Family Name Smole
The meaning of Smole
Slovenian: from a derivative of smola ‘resin, pitch’, figuratively ‘bad luck’, used as a nickname for an unlucky person or as an unflattering nickname for a cobbler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smole saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Smole was ranked 97,848th in popularity and counted 172 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 96,799 and the count increased to 188, showing a growth rate of 9.3%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #96,799 | 1.07% |
| Count | 172 | 188 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smole
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smole, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 94.19% of individuals with the surname identified as White, dipping slightly to 93.62% by 2010. A small proportion, 4.07% in 2000 and 4.26% in 2010, identified as Black. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 93.62% | -0.61% |
| Black | 4.07% | 4.26% | 4.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |