Explore the Family Name Skeeters
The meaning of Skeeters
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skeeters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skeeters has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,437th in terms of prevalence and this rank slipped to 42,720th by 2010 – a minimal change of -0.67%. However, it's interesting to note that the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.41% over the same period, from 481 to 507 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased marginally from 0.18 to 0.17 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #42,720 | -0.67% |
| Count | 481 | 507 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skeeters
Turning now to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows the most significant ethnic identity associated with the surname Skeeters is White, which increased from 85.24% in 2000 to 88.36% in 2010. Notably, the representation of Black individuals within this surname group shrunk by -22.57%, from 10.19% to 7.89% over the same period. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero, having been 2.29% in 2000. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by -19.18%, while a new appearance was made by those identifying as Hispanic at 0.99% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.24% | 88.36% | 3.66% |
| Black | 10.19% | 7.89% | -22.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.18% | -19.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |