Explore the Family Name Skalsky
The meaning of Skalsky
Czech and Slovak (Skalský): habitational name for someone from any of several places called with Czech skála, Slovak skala ‘rock, flint’.
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How common is the last name Skalsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skalsky has seen a slight drop from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,263 in popularity and slipped to 38,754 by 2010, representing a decrease of 1.28%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Skalsky surname increased slightly from 544 in 2000 to 570 in 2010, an increase of 4.78%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a small decline of 5.0% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #38,754 | -1.28% |
| Count | 544 | 570 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skalsky
The ethnicity associated with the Skalsky surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, which accounted for 96.88% in 2000, increasing marginally to 97.02% by 2010. There's a negligible presence of the Hispanic ethnicity that decreased from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 0.88%, whereas there was no representation in 2000. The Skalsky surname showed no association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 97.02% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.05% | -28.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |