Explore the Family Name Smrekar
The meaning of Smrekar
Slovenian and Croatian: topographic name derived from smreka ‘spruce fir’, denoting someone who lived in a place where spruces grew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smrekar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smrekar slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,403 by count, but this dropped to 53,538 in 2010, signifying a 2.17 percent decrease. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 372 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, an increase of approximately 3.76 percent. Despite this growth, the proportion of Americans with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #53,538 | -2.17% |
| Count | 372 | 386 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smrekar
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Smrekar surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most identify as White, their percentage rising slightly from 95.43 percent in 2000 to 96.37 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase of 15.67 percent, going from 1.34 percent in 2000 to 1.55 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races disappeared completely in the recorded data, falling from 2.96 percent in 2000 to no recorded individuals in 2010. No individuals with the Smrekar surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 96.37% | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.55% | 15.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |