Explore the Family Name Smutny
The meaning of Smutny
Czech and Slovak (Smutný): nickname for a person with a gloomy disposition, from smutný ‘sad’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smutny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smutny saw a downward shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 66,553, marking a decrease of approximately 2.49%. Despite its decreased ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Smutny increased from 286 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, indicating a growth of about 3.85%. However, when assessed in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #66,553 | -2.49% |
| Count | 286 | 297 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smutny
In terms of ethnic identity, those bearing the surname Smutny are predominantly of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.55% identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 95.96% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was an emergence of the Hispanic ethnic identity among those with the Smutny surname, rising to 1.68% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both the 2000 and 2010 census cycles.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.96% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |