Explore the Family Name Smythers
The meaning of Smythers
English: variant of Smithers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smythers in the United States?
The surname Smythers, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname; however, by 2010, it had fallen to the 98,099th rank — a change of -45.28%. As for the number of individuals with this surname, there were 273 people with the name Smythers in 2000, but this count dropped by 32.23% to 185 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Smythers per 100,000 decreased by 40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #98,099 | -45.28% |
| Count | 273 | 185 | -32.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.06 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smythers
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Smythers, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority are White. In 2000, approximately 98.53% identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 98.38% in 2010. It's worth noting that there were no reported changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 98.38% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |