Explore the Family Name Skowronek
The meaning of Skowronek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from Polish skowronek ‘skylark’, applied as a nickname for a happy, cheerful person, or, in the case of the Jewish surname, as an artificial name. This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dorota, Henryk, Ignacy, Janina, Ludwik, Tadeusz. German Kurt, Bernd, Hans, Reinhard, Sieglinde.
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How common is the last name Skowronek in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skowronek has increased slightly in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,053rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 30,202nd spot. This represents a positive change of 2.74%. The absolute number of individuals with the surname Skowronek also grew from 707 in 2000 to 776 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.76%. However, when analyzed proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #30,202 | 2.74% |
| Count | 707 | 776 | 9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skowronek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Skowronek, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.62% in 2010, down marginally from 96.89% in 2000. The survey also shows an increase in the percentage of Skowroneks identifying as of Hispanic origin, which went from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. There was also a noticeable surge in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. The census recorded no Skowroneks as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these time periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.62% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.45% | 57.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.55% | 82.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |