Explore the Family Name Skroch
The meaning of Skroch
1. Germanized form (variant of Skrock) of Sorbian Škrok: topographic name from Lower Sorbian škrok ‘spruce’. 2. Polish: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Skroch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skroch has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,389th in terms of popularity, with a total count of 421 people bearing the name. The proportion per 100,000 people stood at 0.16. A decade later, in 2010, the surname had moved up marginally to the 47,272nd spot, with an increased count of 449 people carrying the name. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 6.25% to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #47,272 | 0.25% |
| Count | 421 | 449 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skroch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skroch. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, comprising 97.86% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.55% in 2010. There was a small fraction that identified as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.66% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010. The percentages for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 97.55% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2% | 20.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |