Explore the Family Name Skau
The meaning of Skau
Scandinavian: habitational name from a common farm name or placename, a form of Old Norse skógr ‘wood, forest’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Carsten, Evald, Thor.
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How common is the last name Skau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skau saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 72,332nd. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 275 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, indicating a -2.18% change. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Skau also decreased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #72,332 | -7.78% |
| Count | 275 | 269 | -2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skau
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Skau identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 90.55% to 93.68%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 4.73% to 2.97%. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was little or no representation. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 at 2.18%, but this group was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.55% | 93.68% | 3.46% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 2.97% | -37.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |