Explore the Family Name Skonieczny
The meaning of Skonieczny
Polish: variant of Konieczny, from an inflected form of the phrase z konica ‘from the end’, in this case someone who came from the end of a village. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Henryk, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Skonieczny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skonieczny has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Skonieczny surname was ranked 39,678 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 43,584, a change of -9.84%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 521 in 2000 to 495 in 2010, a reduction of almost 5%. The proportion per 100k people fell by 10.53% during this period, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #43,584 | -9.84% |
| Count | 521 | 495 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skonieczny
In regards to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Skonieczny identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White was significantly high at 99.62% and 97.98%, respectively. This represents a slight decrease of -1.65%. Notably, in 2010 there were some individuals who identified with two or more races, making up about 1.41% of all the Skoniecznys. No significant changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.62% | 97.98% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |