Explore the Family Name Skarupa
The meaning of Skarupa
Czech (Škařupa), Slovak (Škarupa), and Polish: nickname from regional škarupa, skarupa ‘shell (of nut, egg)’. Compare Skorupa.
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How common is the last name Skarupa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skarupa has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,958 in popularity and had a count of 221 individuals with that surname. By 2010, the rank increased to 78,567 and the count rose to 243 individuals, marking a 9.95% growth in the number of people bearing the name Skarupa. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #78,567 | 1.74% |
| Count | 221 | 243 | 9.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skarupa
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skarupa. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of those with this surname identified as White, with 97.29% in 2000 and slightly less at 97.12% in 2010. There was a small but notable shift in 2010 when 2.47% identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. There were no recorded instances of Skarupa being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 97.12% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 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% |