Explore the Family Name Smuda
The meaning of Smuda
Czech: nickname for a sour-faced person, a derivative of Czech smudit (se) ‘to look sour’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Casimir.
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How common is the last name Smuda in the United States?
The surname Smuda, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in count but a decrease in rank and proportion per 100,000 people between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,406th in popularity and by 2010 it fell to 59,901st, experiencing a drop of 4.35%. The number of individuals with this surname grew marginally from 332 to 337 during this same decade, representing a 1.51% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #59,901 | -4.35% |
| Count | 332 | 337 | 1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smuda
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Smuda identify as White. In 2010, this percentage was 94.66%, up .08% from 94.58% in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease in this period, dropping from 2.71% to 2.08%. Notably, there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 94.66% | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 2.08% | -23.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |