Explore the Family Name Skalski
The meaning of Skalski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Skała and Skały, named with skała ‘rock, flint’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Andrzej, Czeslaw, Janusz, Jerzy, Krzysztof, Tadeusz, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Skalski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Skalski' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Skalski name ranked as the 23,831st most common surname in the United States. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 25,989th, marking a decrease of 9.06%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 990 in 2000 to 944 in 2010, a drop of 4.65%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Skalski per 100,000 also decreased by 13.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,831 | #25,989 | -9.06% |
| Count | 990 | 944 | -4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.32 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skalski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Skalski' identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.78% in 2000 to 96.72% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no identified Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals with the surname in 2000, by 2010 there was a small percentage (0.53%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Also of note is the increase in those identifying as of two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a minor rise from 1.11% to 1.17%. There were still no individuals identified as either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.72% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.17% | 44.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.17% | 5.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |