Explore the Family Name Skudlarek
The meaning of Skudlarek
Czech (Škudlárek): nickname for a stingy person, from a derivative of škudil ‘stingy, tight-fisted’.
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How common is the last name Skudlarek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skudlarek showed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572 but fell to 68,122 in 2010, which is a -5.5 change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, going from 288 in 2000 to 289 in 2010. This represents a modest growth of 0.35. The proportion of people with the Skudlarek surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a drop of -9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #68,122 | -5.5% |
| Count | 288 | 289 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skudlarek
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Skudlarek surname identified as White, both in 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group over the decade, with 97.92% identifying as such in 2000 compared to 93.77% in 2010. During this time frame, there were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the census data does show some diversification within this surname's ethnic identity, as the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose to 3.46% in 2010, and those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more races appeared at 1.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 93.77% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |