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Where Does The Last Name Shmal Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The last name Shmal (Hindi: श्माल, Marathi: शामल, Russian: Шмаль) occurs in Russia more than any other country/territory. It may also be rendered in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Shmal? ^{popularity and diffusion}

Shmal is the 198,459^th most numerous surname throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 3,458,731 people. The last name Shmal is primarily found in Europe, where 60 percent of Shmal live; 59 percent live in Eastern Europe and 59 percent live in East Slavic Europe. Shmal is also the 210,876^th most commonly occurring first name in the world. It is borne by 1,379 people.

This surname is most commonly held in Russia, where it is carried by 1,058 people, or 1 in 136,222. In Russia it is mostly found in: Kemerovo Oblast, where 16 percent live, Orenburg Oblast, where 9 percent live and Moscow, where 9 percent live. Aside from Russia this surname exists in 25 countries. It is also common in Ukraine, where 31 percent live and Iraq, where 12 percent live.

Shmal Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The frequency of Shmal has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people bearing the Shmal surname rose 117 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Shmal Last Name Statistics ^demography

The religious adherence of those bearing the surname is chiefly Orthodox (93%) in Russia and Orthodox (72%) in Ukraine.

In The United States those holding the Shmal surname are 1.06% more likely to be registered with the United Russia Party than the national average, with 47.83% registered to vote for the political party.

Shmal earn significantly less than the average income. In United States they earn 31.49% less than the national average, earning $29,562 USD per year.