Explore the Family Name Skiff
The meaning of Skiff
English: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a waterman on the Thames. The surname is found in the 16th and 17th centuries in and around London. History: James Skiffe came from London, England, to Lynn, MA, c.1635. Subsequently the family settled in Sandwich, MA.
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How common is the last name Skiff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skiff experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,298, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 32,960th position, marking a decline of 16.47%. The total count of individuals with this last name also fell from 795 to 695 during this period, a decrease of 12.58%. The proportion of the population with the Skiff surname per 100,000 people dropped by 17.24%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #32,960 | -16.47% |
| Count | 795 | 695 | -12.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skiff
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skiff, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it's predominantly linked to white ethnicity, although there has been a slight shift. In 2000, 97.11% of Skiffs identified as white, but this fell to 94.24% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, 0.86% of Skiffs reported their ethnicity as black, a category not represented in 2000. The proportion of Skiffs identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.01% to 1.73%. No individuals reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 94.24% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.3% | 103.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.73% | 71.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |