Explore the Family Name Skolnik
The meaning of Skolnik
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Shkolnik. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arie, Ehud, Hyman, Ilan, Isadore, Yaacov, Yitzchok.
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How common is the last name Skolnik in the United States?
Based on data from the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skolnik saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 26,267 in 2000, but slipped to 28,498 in 2010, indicating a drop of 8.49%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 875 to 837 during this time period, a change of -4.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5%, falling from 0.32 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #28,498 | -8.49% |
| Count | 875 | 837 | -4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skolnik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Skolnik has seen some shifts as well, according to the same decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.40% of people with the surname identified as White, a number that rose slightly to 94.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined significantly from 1.71% to 0.84%. Those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 1.83% to 1.55%. The Hispanic population saw a slight increase from 1.94% to 2.51%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 94.86% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.51% | 29.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.55% | -15.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.71% | 0.84% | -50.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |