Explore the Family Name Shkreli
The meaning of Shkreli
Albanian: from the name of the northern Albanian Shkreli tribe, originating from the Shkrel (definite form Shkreli) region in northern Albania.
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How common is the last name Shkreli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shkreli has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 52,289 in 2000 to 46,647 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.79%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 22.25% from 373 to 456. The proportion of people named Shkreli per 100k population witnessed a relatively smaller growth of 7.14%, going up from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #46,647 | 10.79% |
| Count | 373 | 456 | 22.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shkreli
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shkreli, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with this surname are White, accounting for 94.91% in 2000 and increasing to 98.03% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 3.49% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Black ethnicity among the Shkrelis in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 98.03% | 3.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |