Explore the Family Name Smotherman
The meaning of Smotherman
English: variant of Smitherman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smotherman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Smotherman" slightly declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 12,139 but dropped to 12,467 by 2010, indicating a 2.7% decrease in rank. However, despite this drop, the count of people with the Smotherman surname actually increased from 2,356 to 2,490 during the same period, marking a growth of 5.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.45%, from 0.87 to 0.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,139 | #12,467 | -2.7% |
| Count | 2,356 | 2,490 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.84 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smotherman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Smotherman saw various shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest percentage increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 39.33%, followed by individuals identifying as two or more races, increasing by 32.21%. There was also notable growth in identifiers as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with increases of 15.25% and 27.78% respectively. Meanwhile, identifiers as White decreased by 1.21% and Black identifiers slightly decreased by 0.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.65% | 86.59% | -1.21% |
| Black | 8.66% | 8.59% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.97% | 32.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.24% | 39.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.92% | 27.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.68% | 15.25% |