Explore the Family Name Skoczylas
The meaning of Skoczylas
1. Polish: from skoczyć ‘to leap’ + las ‘forest’, a nickname for someone who often went into the forest. 2. Jewish (from Poland): habitational name from a place called Skoczylas in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Jerzy, Beata, Grazyna, Iwan, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Ryszard, Wlodzimierz, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Skoczylas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skoczylas has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,728th, with a count of 554 individuals. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 36,788, and the count had risen to 607 individuals. This represents a 2.49% rise in rank and a 9.57% increase in count. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #36,788 | 2.49% |
| Count | 554 | 607 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skoczylas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Skoczylas also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.56% to 96.87%. There were negligible representations within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with no changes recorded over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease, going from 0.90% to 0.82%. Interestingly, there was a new identification of Hispanic ethnicity, which did not exist in 2000 but accounted for 2.31% in 2010. The Black category remained constant with no representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.87% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0.82% | -8.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |