Explore the Family Name Scites
The meaning of Scites
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scites in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scites showed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Scites name was ranked 55,376th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 63,873rd place - a decline of 15.34%. The total count of people with the last name Scites also saw a reduction from 347 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.09%. The proportion of people named Scites per 100,000 population also fell by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #63,873 | -15.34% |
| Count | 347 | 312 | -10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scites
In relation to ethnic identity, the Scites surname was primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 96.83% in 2000 to 97.12% in 2010. There was a small percentage (2.59%) of individuals claiming two or more races in 2000, however, this statistic was not reported for 2010. No individuals with the surname Scites identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.12% | 0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |