Explore the Family Name Smyser
The meaning of Smyser
Possibly an altered form of German Schmeisser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smyser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Smyser saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,191 in terms of commonality and slightly dropped to 26,598 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.55%. On the other hand, the count of people bearing this surname increased from 878 in 2000 to 916 in 2010, showing an increase of 4.33%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 6.06%, going down from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,191 | #26,598 | -1.55% |
| Count | 878 | 916 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smyser
The ethnicity linked with the surname Smyser has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority, 96.92%, identified as White, which slightly rose to 97.16% by 2010. Hispanic identifiers decreased by 10.69%, going from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, new ethnic identities appeared in the 2010 data, with 0.66% each identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.16% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.42% | -10.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |