Explore the Family Name Skweres
The meaning of Skweres
Polish: from the archaic word skweres ‘trouble, bother, embarrassment, confusion’.
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How common is the last name Skweres in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skweres saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,154th and by 2010, it had climbed to the 70,403rd position, marking a 3.76% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 247 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, demonstrating a 12.55% rise. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #70,403 | 3.76% |
| Count | 247 | 278 | 12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skweres
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Skweres surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.98% to 94.60%. No recorded instances of this surname were found among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups, or among those identifying with two or more races within these years. Notably, the Hispanic representation under the Skweres surname emerged in 2010, accounting for 4.68% of the total, up from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 94.6% | -3.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.68% | 0% |
| 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% |