Explore the Family Name Skellenger
The meaning of Skellenger
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skellenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skellenger has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,350 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 48,901 spot, marking a decrease of 10.26 percent. In terms of raw numbers, there were 457 individuals bearing the Skellenger surname in 2000, but this number dropped to 431 by 2010, a decrease of 5.69 percent. This equates to a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.17 in 2000, which decreased to 0.15 in 2010, an overall decline of 11.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #48,901 | -10.26% |
| Count | 457 | 431 | -5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skellenger
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with the surname Skellenger identified as White, at 97.59 percent in 2000 and 96.06 percent in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 1.57 percent. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native constituted 1.09 percent in 2000, but this ethnic identity was not represented in the 2010 data. Additionally, while no Skellengers identified as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these categories accounted for 1.39 percent and 1.62 percent respectively. There remained no representation from individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.06% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |