Explore the Family Name Smylie
The meaning of Smylie
Irish (Antrim) and Scottish: variant of Smillie. This name was taken to Ireland in the 17th century, where this spelling is particularly common.
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How common is the last name Smylie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Smylie has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Smylie was ranked as the 35,288th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it climbed to the 33,990th spot, marking a 3.68% rise in rank. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 604 in 2000 to 669 in 2010, thus marking a 10.76% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #33,990 | 3.68% |
| Count | 604 | 669 | 10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smylie
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Smylie according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identified as White. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 84.60% in 2000 to 81.76% in 2010. There were no notable changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this time period. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities slightly decreased from 2.32% to 2.24%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases. The Hispanic group increased by 28.60%, while the Black group saw a 26.44% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 81.76% | -3.36% |
| Black | 7.45% | 9.42% | 26.44% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 5.53% | 28.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.24% | -3.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |