Explore the Family Name Skene
The meaning of Skene
Scottish (Aberdeenshire and Angus): variant of Skeen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skene in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skene had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,944th and dropped slightly to 48,436th in 2010, signifying a change of -3.18%. However, there was a minor increase in the number of people carrying the Skene surname during this period, with the count rising from 426 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, an increase of 2.35%. The proportion per 100,000 population also saw a small decrease from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #48,436 | -3.18% |
| Count | 426 | 436 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skene
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2010, most individuals with the surname Skene identified as White, making up 94.95% of all Skenes, down from 97.89% in 2000. A small percentage, 1.38%, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, an increase from 2000 when no Skene identified as such. Additionally, 2.98% identified as Hispanic in 2010, a noticeable increase from 1.41% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 94.95% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.98% | 111.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |