Explore the Family Name Skoczen
The meaning of Skoczen
Polish (Skoczeń): from Old Polish skoczeń ‘salmon’ (from skoczyć ‘to jump, to leap’).
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How common is the last name Skoczen in the United States?
The Skoczen surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906 but slipped to 72,332 by 2010, marking a 2.01% decline. The total count of people bearing the Skoczen surname increased marginally from 257 to 269 between 2000 and 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.67%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #72,332 | -2.01% |
| Count | 257 | 269 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skoczen
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skoczen, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is predominantly tied to those who identify as White. In 2000, about 98.83% of individuals with the Skoczen surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.77% in 2010. A new development in the 2010 data showed a small percentage (1.86%) of those with the Skoczen surname identifying as Hispanic. There were no records of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 97.77% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| 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% |