Explore the Family Name Smolin
The meaning of Smolin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Russian: occupational name for a pitch burner, from East Slavic smola ‘pitch’ + the possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Anatoly, Michail, Natalya, Yevgeniy.
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How common is the last name Smolin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smolin saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 67,936 to 70,833, marking a decrease of 4.26%. However, the actual count of people with the Smolin surname increased by 1.85%, from 271 to 276 individuals. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k of population decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #70,833 | -4.26% |
| Count | 271 | 276 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smolin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smolin. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Smolins were identified as White, showing a slight increase from 95.94% to 96.38% over the decade. The number of Smolins identifying as Hispanic decreased by nearly 30%, from 2.58% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. There were no reported Smolins who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 96.38% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 1.81% | -29.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |