Explore the Family Name Skipp
The meaning of Skipp
English: nickname from Middle English skep(pe) ‘basket’ (Old Norse skeppa), presumably denoting someone who made or sold baskets.
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How common is the last name Skipp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skipp has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,965th and had 208 people with this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 77,522nd, with 247 individuals bearing the surname, an increase of 18.75 percent. However, in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was no significant change; it remained at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #77,522 | 7.67% |
| Count | 208 | 247 | 18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skipp
Concerning the ethnicity of those with the surname Skipp, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 90.87 percent of those with the surname identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 87.45 percent. During the same period, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Black, from 5.77 percent to 6.48 percent. There were also new entries for those identifying as Hispanic by 2010, making up 4.05 percent of the population with the surname Skipp. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.87% | 87.45% | -3.76% |
| Black | 5.77% | 6.48% | 12.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |