Explore the Family Name Skipton
The meaning of Skipton
English: habitational name from Skipton (Yorkshire) or Skipton on Swale (North Yorkshire), from Old Northumbrian scīp (Old English scēap ‘sheep’) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’, with initial Sk- instead of Sh- due to Scandinavian influence.
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How common is the last name Skipton in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skipton has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,397 in popularity and had a count of 325. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 60,960 and the count increased marginally to 330. This indicates a decrease in rank by around 4.39% but an increase in count by about 1.54%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, the number decreased by approximately 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #60,960 | -4.39% |
| Count | 325 | 330 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skipton
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skipton. From 2000 to 2010, there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The largest group remains those identifying as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.92% to 92.73%. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic community, where the percentage increased dramatically from 2.46% to 4.85%, marking a near 100% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 92.73% | -4.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 4.85% | 97.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |