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

Skaria, 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 Skaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skaria in America

Skaria is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skaria surname appeared 279 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 Skaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skaria 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 Skaria

The surname SKARIA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing its roots back several centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Malayalam language spoken in the southern state of Kerala, India. The name SKARIA is a variant spelling of the more common Skariah, which is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God has remembered."

In ancient records, variations of the name SKARIA can be found in religious texts and historical documents from the region. One of the earliest mentions dates back to the 16th century, when a Skariah is recorded as a prominent member of the Syrian Christian community in Kerala. This community traces its origins to the apostolic era, and the name may have been adopted by early Christians in the region.

During the colonial era, the name SKARIA appeared in various administrative records kept by the British East India Company. In the 19th century, a Skariah Tharakan is mentioned as a prominent landowner and trader in the Travancore region of Kerala. Another notable figure from this period was Skariah Koruth, a respected scholar and educator who played a significant role in the renaissance of Malayalam literature.

As the Syrian Christian community spread across India and beyond, the name SKARIA traveled with them. One notable bearer of this name was Skariah Chacko (1864-1937), a pioneering journalist and social reformer from Kerala who founded the influential newspaper "Malayala Manorama."

In the 20th century, SKARIA gained further recognition through individuals like Skariah Thomman (1911-1987), a renowned writer and playwright who contributed significantly to the growth of modern Malayalam literature. Another prominent figure was Skariah Kunju (1908-1998), a respected politician and social activist who served as a member of the Indian Parliament.

While the name SKARIA has its origins in Kerala, it has since spread to other parts of India and around the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Over the centuries, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, writers, politicians, and community leaders, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skaria

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

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 Skaria 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 Skaria 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 Skaria was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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