Explore the Family Name Smyrl
The meaning of Smyrl
Americanized form of German Schmirl: 1. from Middle High German smerl ‘gudgeon’ (a small freshwater fish), hence a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or a seller of these fish. The gudgeon was considered gullible, so it may be a nickname for a gullible person. 2. from Middle High German smire ‘falcon’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a falconer.
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How common is the last name Smyrl in the United States?
The surname Smyrl, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 68,782 in 2000 to 72,568 in 2010, marking a -5.5% change. However, the number of individuals bearing this name remained fairly steady, with a minor increase from 267 people in 2000 to 268 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also witnessed a decline, dropping by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #72,568 | -5.5% |
| Count | 267 | 268 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smyrl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of people with the Smyrl surname identified as White, with an increase from 94.01% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010. There was also a slight rise in those identifying with two or more races, though the data for 2000 was suppressed for privacy reasons. Conversely, there was a significant drop in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, decreasing by 25.33%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, either at zero or with information suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 94.78% | 0.82% |
| Black | 3% | 2.24% | -25.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |