Explore the Family Name Skye
The meaning of Skye
Perhaps an altered form of Scottish Skae, a variant of Skea.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skye in the United States?
The surname Skye has increased in popularity over the last decade, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,147th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 45,347th spot, representing a significant change of 23.33%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial increase, moving from 320 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, a growth of 47.5%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people rose by 33.33% over the decade, underscoring the growing prevalence of the surname Skye in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #45,347 | 23.33% |
| Count | 320 | 472 | 47.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skye
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skye is diverse and has shifted over time. While a majority of those with the surname identified as White in both 2000 (61.25%) and 2010 (62.92%), there was a noteworthy increase in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, despite these groups representing a smaller portion of the total. The percentage of people identifying as Two or more races and Black also grew, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease. This highlights the evolving ethnic landscape of those bearing the Skye surname in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.25% | 62.92% | 2.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 27.19% | 21.19% | -22.07% |
| Two or More Races | 6.88% | 7.84% | 13.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Black | 2.19% | 2.54% | 15.98% |