Explore the Family Name Skelley
The meaning of Skelley
Irish and Manx: variant of Skelly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skelley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skelley has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 18,724 in popularity, but by 2010 it had improved to a ranking of 17,921. This represents a change of 4.29%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name rose from 1,355 in 2000 to 1,560 in 2010, signifying a 15.13% increase. The proportion of people named Skelley per 100,000 also showed growth by 6.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,724 | #17,921 | 4.29% |
| Count | 1,355 | 1,560 | 15.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.53 | 6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skelley
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity of those bearing the Skelley surname. In 2000, 95.87% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.87% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a minor increase from 0.44% in 2000 to 0.45% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a decline from 1.70% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic community, which went from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010, representing a 55.93% increase. There were no recorded changes within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 94.87% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.76% | 55.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.28% | -24.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.45% | 2.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |