Find out how popular the last name Skaja is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Skaja.

Skaja, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Skaja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skaja in America

Skaja is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skaja surname appeared 289 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Skaja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skaja to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Skaja

The surname Skaja originated in Poland during the Middle Ages, deriving from the Polish word "skaja," which means "slice" or "sliver." This suggests that the name may have been associated with early occupations related to woodworking or carpentry.

The earliest recorded instances of the Skaja name can be traced back to the 14th century in historical documents from the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. One notable mention is found in the records of the town of Wroclaw, where a certain Jan Skaja is listed as a resident in the year 1379.

As the name spread throughout Poland, it evolved into various spellings, such as Skaya, Skaija, and Skajka, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations. In some areas, the name also took on a locative form, such as Skajski or Skajewski, indicating a person's place of origin.

Over the centuries, the Skaja surname has been associated with several prominent individuals. In the 16th century, Marcin Skaja was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Krakow. Another notable figure was Andrzej Skaja, a military leader who fought in the Polish-Swedish Wars of the 17th century.

During the 18th century, the Skaja name gained recognition through the works of Jan Nepomucen Skaja, a renowned Polish poet and playwright. His plays and literary contributions were highly regarded in his time.

In the 19th century, Stanislaw Skaja was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the iconic Skaja Palace, which still stands today as a testament to his skill and artistic vision.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the Skaja surname was Wladyslaw Skaja, a celebrated Polish athlete who excelled in track and field events. He represented Poland in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where he won a gold medal in the decathlon.

While the Skaja surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. However, its historical roots and significance remain deeply intertwined with Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skaja

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Skaja.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Skaja was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Skaja has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Skaja was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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