Explore the Family Name Skowron
The meaning of Skowron
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Skowronek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Kazimierz, Tadeusz, Wladyslaw, Alicja, Casimir, Eugeniusz, Grazyna, Halina, Krystyna, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Skowron in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skowron saw a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, slipping from 21,981st place to 22,012th. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.09%, from 1,100 to 1,178. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,981 | #22,012 | -0.14% |
| Count | 1,100 | 1,178 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skowron
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Skowron surname. In 2000, the vast majority (97%) of those with the Skowron surname identified as white, a number which slightly decreased to 96.69% by 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black under this surname in both years, the percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic increased significantly, from 1% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, falling from 1.82% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained consistent at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.69% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.87% | 87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0.85% | -53.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |