Explore the Family Name Skidgel
The meaning of Skidgel
English (Devon): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skidgel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skidgel dropped slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 44,654 to 45,569, a change of -2.05%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the number of people with the Skidgel surname increased by 3.53% during the same period, from 453 to 469. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 5.88%, shifting from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #45,569 | -2.05% |
| Count | 453 | 469 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skidgel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Skidgel has seen some changes over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.27% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 89.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.42% to 5.76%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races significantly increased by 104.52%, from 1.77% to 3.62%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.27% | 89.98% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 5.76% | 30.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 3.62% | 104.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |