Explore the Family Name Skaer
The meaning of Skaer
Altered form of Norwegian Skjær: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, meaning ‘skerry, rock’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skaer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skaer showed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd in popularity and by 2010 had dropped to 76,275th, a decrease of 11.89%. The total count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 270 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, a reduction of 6.67%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 10% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #76,275 | -11.89% |
| Count | 270 | 252 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skaer
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skaer during the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.85% to 1.98%, a rise of 7.03%. Those reporting two or more races decreased from 2.22% to 1.98%, a drop of 10.81%. The majority, who identified as White, saw a minor decrease from 95.19% to 94.05%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000, while no change was observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.05% | -1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 1.98% | 7.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 1.98% | -10.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |