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

Smithhart, 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 Smithhart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smithhart in America

Smithhart is the 37848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smithhart surname appeared 587 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 Smithhart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Smithhart 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 Smithhart

The surname SMITHHART is of English origin, emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is a compound name derived from the occupational term "smith," referring to a metalworker or blacksmith, and the Middle English word "hart," meaning a deer or stag. This combination suggests the name may have initially denoted someone who worked as a blacksmith and lived near an area populated by deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, which mentions a William Smythert. This early spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, as they were often adopted based on occupation, location, or physical characteristics.

The SMITHHART name is also present in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, where a John Smythherte is listed. These historical records provide valuable insight into the geographic distribution of the name in different parts of England during the Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the SMITHHART surname was Sir Thomas Smithhart (c.1420-1486), a prominent landowner and knight from Oxfordshire. He served as a member of Parliament and was involved in local governance during the Wars of the Roses.

Another individual of note was William SMITHHART (c.1560-1635), a successful merchant and trader who established a successful business exporting wool and cloth from the port of Bristol. His wealth and influence allowed him to acquire significant landholdings in the surrounding counties.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain Robert SMITHHART (c.1610-1678) gained recognition for his military service under Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarian forces. He was later granted lands in Wiltshire as a reward for his loyalty.

In the 18th century, the SMITHHART name was associated with the village of Smithhart Green in Cheshire, which may have derived its name from an early landowning family in the area.

One of the more illustrious figures bearing the SMITHHART name was Sir Edward SMITHHART (1745-1821), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 1813 until his death. He played a significant role in shaping English common law during his tenure.

These examples demonstrate the long-standing presence of the SMITHHART surname in various regions of England, as well as its association with individuals of notable status and accomplishments throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smithhart

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

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

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