Explore the Family Name Skibbe
The meaning of Skibbe
Germanized form of Sorbian and Polish Skiba. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hertha, Volker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skibbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Skibbe' declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,261 in the United States, but by 2010, this ranking had fallen to 56,588 – a decrease of 12.59%. The number of individuals identified as 'Skibbe' also decreased during this decade, from 391 to 361, representing a drop of 7.67%. This means that in 2000, there were 0.14 people named 'Skibbe' per 100,000 US residents, but by 2010, this proportion had dropped to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #56,588 | -12.59% |
| Count | 391 | 361 | -7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skibbe
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with 'Skibbe', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly used by those self-identifying as White. In 2000, 97.70% of those bearing the surname 'Skibbe' identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 98.06% by 2010. The Census data for both years shows no individuals with the surname 'Skibbe' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, 1.28% identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, this percentage had fallen to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 98.06% | 0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |