Explore the Family Name Smout
The meaning of Smout
1. English (Shropshire): nickname from Middle English smolt, in any of three senses: adjective meaning ‘mild, gentle’ or a noun meaning either ‘young fish (especially salmon)’ or ‘lard’ (compare 2 below). 2. Dutch: metonymic occupational name from Middle Dutch smout ‘smout, lard, grease’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smout in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smout has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 87,348 with a count of 198 individuals which decreased to a rank of 113,791 with a count of 154 individuals in 2010. This marked a significant shift of -30.27% in the surname's rank and a -22.22% drop in count. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, indicating a -28.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #113,791 | -30.27% |
| Count | 198 | 154 | -22.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smout
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts for the surname Smout. In 2000, 90.40% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which declined to 85.06% by 2010, marking a -5.91% change. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.55% in 2000 to 5.19% in 2010, reflecting a 14.07% change. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander was 0 in 2000, but by 2010, Black representation had risen to 5.19%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a suppression in data for privacy's sake. No changes were observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 85.06% | -5.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 5.19% | 14.07% |
| Black | 0% | 5.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |