Explore the Family Name Skawinski
The meaning of Skawinski
Polish (Skawiński): habitational name for someone from Skawina in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, named for the river name Skawina (now Skawinka). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Bronislaw.
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How common is the last name Skawinski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skawinski saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the rank of the surname was 70,679, while in 2010 it climbed up to 68,770, marking a change of 2.7%. The number of people carrying the surname also rose by 10.85% in the same time frame, from 258 individuals in 2000 to 286 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #68,770 | 2.7% |
| Count | 258 | 286 | 10.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skawinski
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Skawinski surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly connected with individuals identifying as White. This group saw an increase from 96.12% in 2000 to 97.55% in 2010, indicating a change of 1.49%. A small percentage of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, dropping slightly from 2.33% in 2000 to 2.1% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 97.55% | 1.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.1% | -9.87% |
| 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% |