Explore the Family Name Skarbek

The meaning of Skarbek

Polish: nickname for a miser or a rich individual, from aderivative of skarb ‘treasure, wealth’. Compare skarbnik ‘treasurer’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Krzysztof, Slawomir, Zigmund.

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How common is the last name Skarbek in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skarbek has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Skarbek surname was ranked 53,047 in popularity, but by 2010 it had improved its rank to 48,901. This represents a 7.82% climb up the ranks. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 366 people in 2000 to 431 in 2010, marking a 17.76% growth in a decade. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 showed a slight rise, moving from 0.14 to 0.15 over ten years, indicating an increase of 7.14%.

20002010Change
Rank#53,047#48,9017.82%
Count36643117.76%
Proportion per 100k0.140.157.14%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skarbek

As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skarbek, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is primarily linked with white ethnicity. In 2000, 99.18% of the individuals with the Skarbek surname identified as white, and this figure slightly increased to 99.54% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White99.18%99.54%0.36%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%