Explore the Family Name Skibo
The meaning of Skibo
Americanized form of Polish (and possibly also of Sorbian) Skiba.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skibo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skibo saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Skibo was ranked 50,178 making it relatively uncommon, and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 53,072, reflecting a change of -5.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 392 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, marking a negligible decrease of -0.51%. Accordingly, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname fell by -13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #53,072 | -5.77% |
| Count | 392 | 390 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skibo
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skibo, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a modest decrease of -0.27% over the decade. In 2000, approximately 97.7% of those with the Skibo surname identified as White, which slightly dipped to 97.44% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period. However, there was an introduction of diversity within the Skibo population as 1.54% identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. Conversely, the small percentage (1.28%) of individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000 was not present in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.44% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |