Explore the Family Name Smyer
The meaning of Smyer
Altered form of Smyers 1, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Smyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smyer has seen a marginal decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,609 and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to position 58,604, representing a downward shift of 5.39%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly over the decade from 345 to 346, marking a growth rate of 0.29%. The proportion of individuals named Smyer per 100,000 decreased by 7.69% from 0.13 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #58,604 | -5.39% |
| Count | 345 | 346 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smyer
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Smyer as presented in the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation from either Asian/Pacific Islanders or those identifying with two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The majority of people with the Smyer name identify as White, although this group did see a slight decrease from 80.29% to 78.61%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase at 37.93%, moving from 3.77% to 5.20%. The percentage of individuals with the surname Smyer who identify as Black also increased marginally from 14.49% in 2000 to 15.03% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.29% | 78.61% | -2.09% |
| Black | 14.49% | 15.03% | 3.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 5.2% | 37.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |