Explore the Family Name Skipwith
The meaning of Skipwith
English (Surrey): variant of Skipworth. History: The main Skipwith family held the manor of Skipwith in England in the early Middle Ages, and direct descendants can be traced to the present day. In the 13th century they moved from Yorkshire to Lincolnshire, where their principal seat was at southern Ormsby. In the early 17th century there was further migration, to Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and across the Atlantic to VA. Other bearers of the name seem to have been tenants of Lincolnshire manors held by the Skipworth family, and to have taken the surname of their overlords.
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How common is the last name Skipwith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Skipwith' has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this family name has risen from 39,678 to 39,212, signifying a 1.17 percent improvement in its prevalence. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also rose by 7.68 percent during this period, increasing from 521 to 561. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #39,212 | 1.17% |
| Count | 521 | 561 | 7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skipwith
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Skipwith', data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the decade. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Black saw a small increase of 3.19 percent from 74.28 percent in 2000 to 76.65 percent in 2010. There was a decrease for those identifying as White, from 20.92 percent to 18.36 percent. Similarly, the proportion of those reporting Hispanic ethnicity decreased by 23.31 percent. A notable shift was observed in the category 'Two or more races,' which experienced a significant rise, from 0.96 percent in 2000 to 1.60 percent in 2010. No data was recorded under Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.28% | 76.65% | 3.19% |
| White | 20.92% | 18.36% | -12.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 2.5% | -23.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.6% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |