Explore the Family Name Skotnicki
The meaning of Skotnicki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various place called Skotniki, named with skotnik ‘herdsman’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Kazimierz, Ludwik.
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How common is the last name Skotnicki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skotnicki has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Skotnicki ranked 58,257 in popularity and had a count of 326 (proportion per 100k at 0.12). By 2010, though the count rose marginally to 330, its rank dropped to 60,960 with a proportion per 100k of 0.11. This indicates a decrease in popularity by 4.64% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #60,960 | -4.64% |
| Count | 326 | 330 | 1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skotnicki
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Skotnicki, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows it is predominantly linked to White ethnic identity. In both census years of 2000 and 2010, there are no records of the name being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The percentage of those identifying as White with the Skotnicki surname remained steady at approximately 98% for both years, indicating that the ethnic identity related to this surname remained consistent across the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 98.18% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |