Explore the Family Name Skurka
The meaning of Skurka
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Polish: metonymic occupational name for a furrier or tanner, from Polish skórka, Belorussian skurka ‘skin, fur’. Compare Skorka.
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How common is the last name Skurka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skurka has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Skurka was ranked as the 52,077th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 375 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, though, the rank had slipped to 56,972, with only 358 individuals recorded with the surname. This represents a decrease of 4.53% in the count, and a drop of about 14.29% in the proportion per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #56,972 | -9.4% |
| Count | 375 | 358 | -4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skurka
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the predominant ethnic identity associated with the Skurka surname is White, representing over 94% of the individuals in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 0.57% by 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation experienced an increase of 22.19% during the same period, going from 3.20% to 3.91%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of 'Two or more races' did appear in 2000, accounting for 2.13%, but was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 94.13% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 3.91% | 22.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |