Explore the Family Name Smolinsky
The meaning of Smolinsky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Smolinski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smolinsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smolinsky decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. Despite the rank dropping by 1.27% from 45,735 in 2000 to 46,314 in 2010, the count showed a small increase of 4.55%, rising from 440 to 460 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #46,314 | -1.27% |
| Count | 440 | 460 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smolinsky
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a majority of individuals with the Smolinsky surname identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 98.18% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. A small but growing proportion identifies as Hispanic, with an increase of 44.12% over the same period, from 1.36% to 1.96%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.52% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.96% | 44.12% |
| 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% |