Explore the Family Name Skala
The meaning of Skala
Czech (Skála); Slovak (also Skála); Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Skała); Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland; in Poland spelled Skała): topographic name for someone who lived by a rock or crag, Czech skála, Slovak and Rusyn skala, Polish skała. As a Jewish surname this is often artificial. Compare Scala and Skalla.
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How common is the last name Skala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skala saw a minor drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,446 in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 16,944—a decline of 9.7%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also fell slightly from 1,741 in 2000 to 1,678 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.62%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Skala per 100,000 population saw a 12.31% reduction over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,446 | #16,944 | -9.7% |
| Count | 1,741 | 1,678 | -3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.57 | -12.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skala
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Skala identified as White, with the percentage dropping slightly from 97.24% in 2000 to 96.42% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals during either year. Individuals identifying as Two or more races remained relatively stable at around 1.37% in 2010 compared to 1.38% in 2000. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic community, where the presence of the surname Skala increased by 87.21% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.34% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.42% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.61% | 87.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.37% | -0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |