Explore the Family Name Smollen
The meaning of Smollen
Irish: variant of Smullen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smollen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smollen has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, the name ranked 69,428 in popularity with 264 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 77,788 and the count had decreased to 246 individuals, indicating a change of -12.04 and -6.82 respectively. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 20% from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #77,788 | -12.04% |
| Count | 264 | 246 | -6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smollen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Smollen surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.59% identified as White, with this figure rising slightly to 97.15% in 2010. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, there appeared to be a new development in 2010 as 2.03% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 97.15% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| 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% |