Explore the Family Name Smoyer
The meaning of Smoyer
Variant of Schmoyer, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smoyer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smoyer had a slight increase in its prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,563rd most common surname in the United States, while in 2010 it moved up to the 32,900th position. Despite this rise in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the last name Smoyer showed a minor growth of just 0.58%, increasing from 693 people in 2000 to 697 people in 2010. The proportion of Smoyers per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69% over the same period, indicating that other surnames may have seen more significant population increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #32,900 | -4.24% |
| Count | 693 | 697 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smoyer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity tied to the surname Smoyer. Over the decade between 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the name. Although the White group remained the predominant ethnicity, its percentage decreased slightly by 2.64%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw significant growth, rising from 0.72% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase in representation, with a change of 62.61%. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Smoyer surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 94.55% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 2.87% | 298.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.87% | 62.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |