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

Smikle, 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 Smikle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smikle in America

Smikle is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smikle surname appeared 484 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 Smikle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Smikle 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 Smikle

The surname Smikle originated in England and was first recorded in the early 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "smicere" or "smikere," meaning a tailor or a seamster. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a tailor or a seamster.

The earliest known record of the name Smikle can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dating back to 1327, where it was spelled as "Smykere." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, as surnames were often subject to changes due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping.

In the late 14th century, the name appeared in various court rolls and manorial records across England, particularly in the counties of Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. For instance, the Manorial Court Rolls of Laughton, Sussex, from 1380, mention a certain "William Smykere."

The Smikle surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John Smikle, who was born in Kent, England, around 1520. He was a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Smikle, born in 1611 in Surrey, England. She was a prominent Puritan author and poet, known for her religious works and her advocacy for women's education.

In the 18th century, Thomas Smikle (1720-1798), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London, left a considerable fortune to establish a charitable foundation for the education of underprivileged children.

During the Victorian era, Sir Robert Smikle (1832-1907) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in London, including the Smikle Library and the Smikle House, both of which still stand today as architectural landmarks.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Dr. Mary Smikle (1912-1998) was a pioneering scientist and researcher in the field of genetics. She made significant contributions to the understanding of inherited diseases and was widely respected for her groundbreaking work.

These examples demonstrate the rich history and legacy of the Smikle surname, which has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smikle

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

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

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