Explore the Family Name Smykowski
The meaning of Smykowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Smyków, named with smyk ‘folk musician’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Agnieszka, Jadwiga, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Smykowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smykowski saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 70,679, however, it rose to 69,996 by 2010, marking a change of 0.97%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 258 to 280 over the same decade, indicating an 8.53% growth. Despite the rise in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #69,996 | 0.97% |
| Count | 258 | 280 | 8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smykowski
When considering ethnic identity tied to the surname Smykowski, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White, with a minor increase of 1.81% from 96.12% in 2000 to 97.86% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, a small fraction (1.79%) reported their ethnicity as Hispanic, while the percentage of those identifying as being of two or more races dropped from 2.71% to 0%. No individuals with the surname Smykowski identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 97.86% | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |