Explore the Family Name Skutnik
The meaning of Skutnik
1. Polish: variant of Szkutnik, an occupational name for a boat builder, from an agent derivative of szkuta ‘punt’. 2. Polish: alternatively, from a derivative of Old Polish skuta ‘work, operating, effect’. 3. Slovenian: nickname derived from skuta ‘disgust’, denoting an unpleasant, repulsive person; or a derivative of the homonym skuta ‘curd, pot cheese’, hence either a nickname denoting someone who loved to eat curd or a metonymic occupational name for a maker of it.
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How common is the last name Skutnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skutnik increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 62,531, a change of 2.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase in this period, rising from 291 to 320, a growth of 9.97%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #62,531 | 2.31% |
| Count | 291 | 320 | 9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skutnik
The ethnicity associated with the surname Skutnik as per the Decennial U.S. Census data is predominantly White, accounting for 96.91% in 2000 and 95.63% in 2010. There was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade, corresponding to a 1.32% drop. Another ethnic identity associated with Skutnik is that of two or more races, which dropped from 2.06% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010 - a decline of 24.27%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of the Hispanic ethnicity within this surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.5% in 2010. The surnames with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.63% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.56% | -24.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |