2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Smaistrla
Slavic surname likely derived from a personal name or local place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Smaistrla. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Smaistrla surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Smaistrla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Smaistrla, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Smaistrla
The surname SMAISTRLA has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, dating back to the early medieval period around the 10th century. It is believed to have derived from an old Slavic word meaning "skilled craftsman" or "master artisan," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in some form of skilled trade or craft.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SMAISTRLA name can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the region of modern-day Czech Republic, where it was spelled as "Smaystrla." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.
In the 14th century, records show a SMAISTRLA family residing in the town of Krakow, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. This family is believed to have been involved in the local metalworking trade, further reinforcing the connection between the name and skilled craftsmanship.
One notable figure bearing the SMAISTRLA name was Jan SMAISTRLA, a renowned blacksmith who lived in Prague during the late 15th century. His intricate metalwork was highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time, and his creations can still be found in some of the city's museums and historical collections.
In the 16th century, the SMAISTRLA name appeared in various records from the regions of Silesia and Moravia, which were then part of the Holy Roman Empire. These records often associated the name with various trades such as masonry, carpentry, and glassmaking, further emphasizing the name's connection to skilled craftsmanship.
Another notable SMAISTRLA was Katarzyna SMAISTRLA, a skilled weaver who lived in the city of Krakow during the late 16th century. Her intricate tapestries and textiles were highly prized throughout the region, and she was even commissioned to create works for the royal court of Poland.
As the centuries passed, the SMAISTRLA name spread throughout Eastern and Central Europe, with bearers of the name continuing to be associated with various skilled trades and professions. In the 19th century, for example, there was a renowned clockmaker named Tomasz SMAISTRLA who lived in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Overall, the surname SMAISTRLA has a rich history deeply rooted in the skilled artisan and craftsman traditions of Eastern and Central Europe. While its exact origins may be difficult to pinpoint with certainty, the name has consistently been associated with skilled trades and professions throughout its long and storied history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Smaistrla
Among Census respondents with the surname Smaistrla, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Smaistrla bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Smaistrla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Smaistrla
Smaistrla appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,333 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 3,333 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Up 5,104 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Smaistrla surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #148,665 | 3.3% |
| Count | 106 | 111 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Smaistrla bearers went from 106 to 111 (+4.7% change). The surname moved up 5,104 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #148,665.
FAQ
Smaistrla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Smaistrla?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Smaistrla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Smaistrla?
Smaistrla ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Smaistrla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Smaistrla.
Has Smaistrla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Smaistrla went from 106 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 5 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Smaistrla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Smaistrla, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Smaistrla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Smaistrla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (7.2%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Smaistrla (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Smaistrla mean?
Slavic surname likely derived from a personal name or local place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Smaistrla (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Smaistrla?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.