Explore the Family Name Skellett
The meaning of Skellett
English: nickname from Middle English skellet ‘skillet’ (a type of small frying pan), presumably denoting someone who made or sold skillets.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skellett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skellett has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Skellett ranked 102,173 in popularity with a count of 163 and was represented by a proportion of 0.06 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 109,258 with 162 individuals carrying the Skellett surname, reflecting a 0.61% decrease in count and a 16.67% drop in the proportion per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #109,258 | -6.93% |
| Count | 163 | 162 | -0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skellett
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the Skellett surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.77% of individuals with this surname, and by 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 98.15%, marking a 0.63% change. Other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded at 0.00% in both 2000 and 2010, indicating no representation within the Skellett surname during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 98.15% | -0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |