Explore the Family Name Skill
The meaning of Skill
English (Lincolnshire): nickname from Middle English skil(l) ‘discernment’ (Old Norse skil), denoting someone possessing this quality. Compare Skillman.
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How common is the last name Skill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Skill' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Skill' was ranked as the 102,691st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 125,282nd position, representing a -22.0% change. In terms of count, there were 162 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased to 137 in 2010, equivalent to a -15.43% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell slightly from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, marking a -16.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #125,282 | -22% |
| Count | 162 | 137 | -15.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skill
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Skill'. As of 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. For those identifying as Black, there was a clear decline from 3.09% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 95.06% in 2000 to 95.62% in 2010, a modest growth of 0.59%. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 95.62% | 0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |