Explore the Family Name Skow
The meaning of Skow
Danish: variant of Skov. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Einer, Thora.
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How common is the last name Skow in the United States?
The surname Skow's popularity in the United States, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,411 in popularity with 1,290 instances of the surname recorded, equating to a proportion of 0.48 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 21,648 with only 1,204 counts of the surname, leading to a reduced proportion of 0.41 per 100k individuals. This represents a change of -11.52% in its rank and a decline of -6.67% in count, showing that the surname Skow became less common during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,411 | #21,648 | -11.52% |
| Count | 1,290 | 1,204 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skow
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Skow, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most bearers in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White — 94.26% and 92.86% respectively, marking a slight decrease of -1.49%. The Hispanic representation experienced a significant increase, jumping from 1.4% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic also rose, albeit modestly, from 1.86% to 2.24%. In contrast, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.7% and 0.54% in 2000, respectively. The group identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.24% to 0.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 92.86% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.41% | 143.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.86% | 2.24% | 20.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.66% | -46.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |