Explore the Family Name Skorupa
The meaning of Skorupa
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from skorupa ‘shell (of nut, egg)’, hence perhaps a nickname for a secretive individual. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Andrzej, Elzbieta, Ireneusz, Jerzy, Leszek.
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How common is the last name Skorupa in the United States?
The surname Skorupa ranked 36,463 in popularity based on the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data, but it slightly dropped to 37,442 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.68%. The count of individuals with this surname showed a marginal increase of 2.76% from 579 in 2000 to 595 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.76%, indicating that despite an absolute increase in number, the relative proportion of individuals with this surname went down.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #37,442 | -2.68% |
| Count | 579 | 595 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skorupa
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the Skorupa surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows predominantly White origins. In 2000, 97.06% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.47% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within the Skorupa surname holders saw a significant growth of 142.31%, increasing from 1.04% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races was 1.55% in 2000, but unfortunately, 2010's data was suppressed for privacy reasons. Furthermore, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.47% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.52% | 142.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |