Explore the Family Name Sklenar
The meaning of Sklenar
Czech (Sklenář) and Slovak (Sklenár): occupational name from Czech sklenář, Slovak sklenár ‘glazier’ (a craftsman whose trade it is to glaze windows).
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How common is the last name Sklenar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sklenar has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the ranking of the surname fell from 46,000 to 47,706, indicating a drop of 3.71%. However, interestingly, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 437 to 444, reflecting a growth rate of 1.6%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people experienced a decrease of 6.25%, shifting from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #47,706 | -3.71% |
| Count | 437 | 444 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sklenar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sklenar identified as White, accounting for 96.11% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.75% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a minor decrease during the same period, moving from 1.83% to 1.80%. There was no change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with their counts remaining at 0. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 at 1.60% but were not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 97.75% | 1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.8% | -1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |