Explore the Family Name Skiver
The meaning of Skiver
English or Scottish: occupational name for a leatherworker whose job was to pare thin strips off a skin, for use as laces, ties, etc.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skiver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skiver has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 25,564th in terms of use, but by 2010, it had fallen to 29,403rd, indicating a drop of 15.02%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying the Skiver surname decreased from 907 in 2000 to 804 in 2010, which represents an 11.36% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people followed a similar downward trend, dropping from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010, a decrease of 20.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #29,403 | -15.02% |
| Count | 907 | 804 | -11.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skiver
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skiver. In 2000, 95.59% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this number lowered slightly to 94.15% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 43.80%, and those identifying as Black increased by a dramatic 110.39%. The percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by 24.75%, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.15% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.74% | 43.8% |
| Black | 0.77% | 1.62% | 110.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.49% | -24.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |