Explore the Family Name Skirvin
The meaning of Skirvin
Scottish: possibly a variant of Scriven, with metathesis of -ri- to -ir-. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Skirvin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skirvin has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 23,237th most popular name in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to the 23,532nd spot, a decline of about 1.27%. However, the actual count of people with this surname has increased by 5.37% from 1024 in 2000 to 1079 in 2010. The proportion of people named Skirvin per 100,000 individuals also decreased slightly by 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #23,532 | -1.27% |
| Count | 1,024 | 1,079 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skirvin
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Skirvin has shown some variations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, making up 95.21% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.44% in 2010. The Hispanic representation has grown by 24.02%, from 2.54% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was also a small increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which rose by 22.06% from 0.68% to 0.83%. Individuals identifying as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native were reported as 0% in both years. Those identifying with two or more races made up 1.37% in 2000, barely increasing to 1.39% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 94.44% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.15% | 24.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.39% | 1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.83% | 22.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |