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

Smoll, 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 Smoll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smoll in America

Smoll is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smoll surname appeared 136 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 Smoll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Smoll 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 Smoll

The surname Smoll is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "smol," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone of small stature or a younger sibling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Smoll surname can be found in the Bavarian town records of Augsburg, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a family called "die Smollen," indicating their association with the area.

In the late 15th century, a man named Hans Smoll is documented as a respected merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg. His descendants likely played a role in spreading the name across other regions of Germany and neighboring countries.

The Smoll name also appears in several historical manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries, including property deeds and church records in various German states. Some of these documents mention variations of the spelling, such as "Smole" or "Schmoll."

One notable figure bearing the Smoll surname was Johann Smoll, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1624 to 1687. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several influential works on religious teachings.

In the 18th century, a family of Smolls settled in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where they established a successful brewing business. Their brewery, known as the "Smoll Brauhaus," remained in operation until the late 19th century and contributed to the local economy.

Another historical figure was Wilhelm Smoll, a German artist and painter born in 1801. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

The Smoll surname also has roots in the Netherlands, where it is believed to have been introduced by German immigrants in the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable Dutch Smoll was Pieter Smoll, a merchant and trader who lived in Amsterdam in the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, members of the Smoll family can be found in various parts of Europe, including France, Austria, and Switzerland, likely due to migration and intermarriage with other families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smoll

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

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

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