Explore the Family Name Skillen
The meaning of Skillen
English and Scottish (Ayrshire): 1. variant of Skilling. 2. variant of Skillern.
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How common is the last name Skillen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skillen experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Skillen was ranked as the 44,574th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 454 occurrences per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,365, representing a 10.75% change. The count also saw a decrease from 454 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, showing a 6.17% decline. The proportion of the Skillen surname per 100,000 people decreased by 17.65%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #49,365 | -10.75% |
| Count | 454 | 426 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skillen
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Skillen, there have been some shifts over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.41% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 90.85% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 1.76%, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. An increase was noted in those identifying as Two or more races, climbing from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010. There was a significant drop in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.52% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010. Finally, Black representation increased from no recorded figures in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged with no recorded figures for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 90.85% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.82% | 42.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 2.82% | -19.89% |
| Black | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |