Explore the Family Name Smolinski
The meaning of Smolinski
Polish (Smoliński) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Smoliński): habitational name for someone from a place called with Polish smoła, East Slavic smola ‘pitch, tar’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jadwiga, Bogdan, Jacek, Janusz, Jaroslaw, Kazimierz, Lucyna, Maciej, Szczepan, Wieslaw, Wieslawa, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Smolinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smolinski ranked as the 13,128th most popular in the year 2000, dropping down to the 14,139th spot in 2010, which represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 7.7%. The total count of individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 2,135 in 2000 to 2,125 in 2010, representing a decline of 0.47%. The proportion of individuals named Smolinski per 100,000 people also fell by about 8.86% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,128 | #14,139 | -7.7% |
| Count | 2,135 | 2,125 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.72 | -8.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smolinski
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity of those bearing the Smolinski surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.25% to 95.76% over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0.56%, while there was a decrease of around 20.54% in those who identified with two or more ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 31.02%, although it still represented a small fraction of the total. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.76% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.45% | 31.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.89% | -20.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |