Explore the Family Name Smoots
The meaning of Smoots
Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Smouts, a patronymic from Smout (see Smoot).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smoots in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smoots has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Smoots was ranked 40,690 and rose slightly to 41,164 in 2010, showing a minor decline of 1.16%. However, the count of individuals with the Smoots surname increased by 4.55%, from 506 people in 2000 to 529 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people named Smoots per 100,000 decreased by 5.26% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #41,164 | -1.16% |
| Count | 506 | 529 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smoots
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smoots. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname. The count of those identifying as two or more races rose slightly. The largest ethnic group associated with the Smoots surname is Black, increasing from 49.80% in 2000 to 50.66% in 2010. People of White ethnicity declined from 48.02% in 2000 to 45.18% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, rising by a significant 64.49% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.8% | 50.66% | 1.73% |
| White | 48.02% | 45.18% | -5.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.27% | 64.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |