Explore the Family Name Smucker
The meaning of Smucker
Americanized form of German Schmucker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smucker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Smucker" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,754th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 18,218th, marking a 16.25% increase. During this same time period, the number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,115 to 1,527, representing a 36.95% rise. The proportion per 100k also went up by 26.83%, demonstrating that the Smucker surname is becoming more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #18,218 | 16.25% |
| Count | 1,115 | 1,527 | 36.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.52 | 26.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smucker
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Smucker" has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority identity remained White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.39% in 2000 to 97.38% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of Smuckers identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, rising from 0.45% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Black decreased from 0.81% to 0.33%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained static at 0% for both years. It's important to note that the figures for "Two or more races" were suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 97.38% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.45% | 1.05% | 133.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0.33% | -59.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |