Explore the Family Name Skalka
The meaning of Skalka
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Skałka): topographic name, nickname, or Jewish artificial name from Polish skałka ‘flint’ or from a diminutive of skała ‘rock’ (see Skala).
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How common is the last name Skalka in the United States?
The surname Skalka has seen a slight increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Skalka ranked 60,706th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 58,876th spot, indicating a change of 3.01 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, going up from 310 in 2000 to 344 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 10.97 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100k population also saw an increase from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #58,876 | 3.01% |
| Count | 310 | 344 | 10.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skalka
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Skalka surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.71 percent of those with the Skalka surname were White, and although this figure dropped slightly to 97.38 percent by 2010, it still indicates a significant majority. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities either in 2000 or in 2010. However, there is a small percentage (2.33 percent) of Hispanic ethnicity recorded in 2010, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 97.38% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 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% |