Explore the Family Name Skeans
The meaning of Skeans
Irish: variant of Skehan, with the addition of English excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skeans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skeans has seen a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 50,686th and by 2010, it had risen to rank 49,723rd - an improvement of 1.9%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 387 to 422, representing a growth rate of 9.04%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.14 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #49,723 | 1.9% |
| Count | 387 | 422 | 9.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skeans
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Skeans, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.09% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.73% by 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races fell from 1.81% to 1.42%, while those identifying as Hispanic emerged from 0% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 95.73% | 0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.42% | -21.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |