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

Smasal, 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 Smasal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smasal in America

Smasal is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smasal surname appeared 229 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 Smasal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Smasal 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 Smasal

The surname SMASAL is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic sometime in the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "smažit," which means "to fry." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with an occupation or trade related to cooking or food preparation.

The earliest known record of the surname SMASAL dates back to 1532, when it appeared in a registry of citizens in the town of Kutná Hora, which was a prominent mining center in Bohemia at that time. The name was likely more widespread in the surrounding regions of central and eastern Bohemia, as well as parts of Moravia.

In the 17th century, the surname SMASAL can be found in various records and documents from the towns of Pardubice and Chrudim, both located in the present-day Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Smažal" or "Smažalý," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardized orthography became more widespread.

One notable figure with the surname SMASAL was Jan Smasal (1592-1676), a Bohemian Protestant minister and writer who was active during the Thirty Years' War. He authored several religious works and was known for his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the Czech population.

Another individual of historical significance was Tomáš Smasal (1688-1762), a Baroque painter and fresco artist who was born in the town of Žamberk in eastern Bohemia. His works can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout the Czech lands, and he is considered one of the most important representatives of the Baroque style in the region.

In the 19th century, the surname SMASAL is associated with several notable figures, including Václav Smasal (1823-1891), a Czech writer and journalist who played a role in the Czech National Revival movement. He was a contributor to several influential publications and helped promote the use of the Czech language in literature and public discourse.

Another individual from this period was Josef Smasal (1850-1919), a Czech lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Bohemian Diet (parliament) and was actively involved in the struggle for Czech national rights within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

As the SMASAL surname spread beyond its original roots in Bohemia and Moravia, it can also be found in other parts of the former Austro-Hungarian territories, such as Slovakia and parts of present-day Poland and Austria. However, the name remains most strongly associated with its Czech origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Czech lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smasal

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

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 Smasal 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 Smasal 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 Smasal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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