Explore the Family Name Skare
The meaning of Skare
Norwegian: 1. habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named with the dative case (skarthi) or the definite singular form (skardet) of Old Norse skarth ‘cleft, mountain pass’ (see Skar 1). 2. (Skåre): habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named with the dative case of Skår (see Skaar). Compare Score 2.
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How common is the last name Skare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skare showed a minor decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, slipping from 47,735 to 47,966. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by about 5.76%, from 417 to 441 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #47,966 | -0.48% |
| Count | 417 | 441 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skare
Regarding ethnic identity, census data shows that the majority of people with the Skare surname identify as White, comprising 94.24% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.42% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw growth, moving from 2.88% to 3.63% over the ten-year period. Asian/Pacific Islanders made up a small portion of those with the Skare surname, with a slight decrease from 1.20% to 1.13%. There was an introduction of individuals identifying as Two or more races in 2010 who were not present in 2000. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 93.42% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.63% | 26.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.13% | -5.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |