Explore the Family Name Skaife
The meaning of Skaife
English (Yorkshire): variant of Scaife.
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How common is the last name Skaife in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skaife saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 77,742 in 2000, it fell to 80,678 by 2010, reflecting a decline of 3.78%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 229 to 235, marking a growth rate of 2.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #80,678 | -3.78% |
| Count | 229 | 235 | 2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skaife
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Skaife identify as white. In 2000, this demographic represented 98.25% of all Skaifes, though this figure reduced slightly to 95.32% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no data indicating Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among the Skaife population during these years. However, a small percentage (2.13%) of those with the surname claimed Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, compared to none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 95.32% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |