Explore the Family Name Skerrett
The meaning of Skerrett
1. English: variant of Scarratt, perhaps a habitational name from an unidentified locality in or near Audley (Staffordshire). This is implied by the surname of Henry Skaryok (1298) or Scarioc (1307), who appears as a tenant in the Audley estate records. Skaryok might refer to a damaged or misshapen oak tree (Middle English scarri ‘scraggy (?)’ ), later developing to Scariot through the common substitution of /t/ for final /k/. Alternatively, the name’s spelling may be copyists’ errors for Scariot, perhaps a nickname from playing the part of Judas Iscariot in a mystery play. The name seems to have been thoroughly confused with the Staffordshire surname Sherrard and its many variants. 2. English and Irish: variant of Skerritt.
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How common is the last name Skerrett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skerrett has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Skerrett ranked 60,390 in popularity with 312 individuals bearing the surname, or a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank had dropped to 78,040, with 245 individuals holding the name, reflecting a decrease by approximately 21.47%. This change in count corresponded to a reduced proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people, marking a drop of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #78,040 | -29.23% |
| Count | 312 | 245 | -21.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skerrett
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among those carrying the Skerrett surname. In both years, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly, from 44.23% to 42.86%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 16.03% to 17.96%. The largest shift was observed within the Hispanic community, which went from making up 35.58% of the Skerretts in 2000 to 37.96% in 2010, an increase of 6.69%. Lastly, the 2010 census showed no individuals reporting as being of two or more races, compared to 2.56% in the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.23% | 42.86% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 35.58% | 37.96% | 6.69% |
| Black | 16.03% | 17.96% | 12.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |