Find out how popular the last name Smagala is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Smagala.

Smagala, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Smagala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smagala in America

Smagala is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smagala surname appeared 194 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Smagala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Smagala to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Smagala

The surname SMAGALA is of Polish origin, originating in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the archaic Polish word "smaga," which translates to "whip" or "lash." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade related to whipping or lashing, such as a tanner or a coachman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SMAGALA surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Smagów, located in the Małopolska region of southern Poland. These records date back to the late 17th century and document several families bearing the SMAGALA name residing in the area.

In the 18th century, the SMAGALA surname appeared in various historical documents and records throughout various regions of Poland. Notably, a Polish landowner named Jan Smagala is mentioned in a land deed from 1712, indicating that the name had gained some prominence among the Polish gentry by this time.

During the 19th century, the SMAGALA surname spread across different parts of Europe as Polish immigrants and their descendants settled in various countries. One notable individual from this period was Józef Smagała (1821-1891), a Polish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Polish independence movement.

Another notable figure with the SMAGALA surname was Andrzej Smagała (1892-1973), a Polish military officer who served in both World Wars and was awarded several medals for his service and bravery.

In the 20th century, the SMAGALA name continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Poland and other parts of Europe. One notable individual was Kazimierz Smagała (1919-2003), a Polish architect and urban planner who was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban developments in Warsaw and other Polish cities.

It is important to note that while the SMAGALA surname originated in Poland, it has since been adopted and modified by families in other countries as well, particularly in regions with significant Polish immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smagala

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Smagala.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Smagala was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Smagala has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Smagala was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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