Explore the Family Name Smuck
The meaning of Smuck
1. Americanized form of German Schmuck or of its Polish variant Szmuk. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian or Polish Smuk, Czech Šmuk.
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How common is the last name Smuck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Smuck" saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,916th and by 2010, it dropped to 78,821st, marking a decline of approximately 31.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 315 to 242 during this period, a reduction of around 23.17%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Smuck per 100,000 decreased by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #78,821 | -31.55% |
| Count | 315 | 242 | -23.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smuck
Concerning ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Smuck surname identified as White in both years. In 2000, 99.37% of Smucks identified as White, which slightly decreased to 98.35% in 2010. No significant changes were noted in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. These categories remained at 0% for both years, indicating no recorded individuals of these ethnicities carrying the Smuck surname. The data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.37% | 98.35% | -1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |