Explore the Family Name Skupien
The meaning of Skupien
Polish (Skupień): nickname for someone noted for great powers of concentration, from Polish skupić ‘to concentrate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skupien in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skupien has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680th and by 2010 it had risen to 50,564th, marking a 2.16% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 378 to 413, indicating a growth rate of 9.26%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #50,564 | 2.16% |
| Count | 378 | 413 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skupien
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most of the individuals with the surname Skupien identify as White. The percentage of White individuals increased slightly from 95.77% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Two or more races in either of these years. In 2000, 1.32% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this group was not represented in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.13% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.18% | 37.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |