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

Skattebo, 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 Skattebo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skattebo in America

Skattebo is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skattebo surname appeared 141 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 Skattebo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skattebo 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 Skattebo

The surname "SKATTEBO" is of Swedish origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Skattebo, located in the southern region of Västmanland County, Sweden. The name itself is derived from the Old Swedish words "skatt" meaning "tax" or "tribute," and "bo" meaning "dwelling" or "residence."

One of the earliest documented instances of the name "SKATTEBO" appears in the parish records of Nora, Västmanland, in the mid-1500s. These records mention a family bearing this surname who resided in the village of Skattebo during that period.

In the 17th century, the "SKATTEBO" name gained prominence when Johan Skattebo (1620-1678), a Swedish clergyman and scholar, became the Rector of the prestigious Uppsala University. He authored several theological works and played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure with the "SKATTEBO" surname was Karin Skattebo (1680-1745), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Västmanland. She donated a substantial portion of her wealth to establish a school and a hospital in the region, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.

During the 18th century, the "SKATTEBO" name spread beyond the borders of Sweden as some members of the family immigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Carl Skattebo (1752-1822), a Swedish-American farmer who settled in Pennsylvania and became a respected member of the local community.

In the 19th century, the name "SKATTEBO" gained prominence in the field of academia with the contributions of August Skattebo (1810-1879), a renowned Swedish linguist and professor at Lund University. His groundbreaking research on Scandinavian languages and dialects earned him widespread acclaim.

Throughout its history, the surname "SKATTEBO" has been associated with various occupations, from clergymen and scholars to landowners and farmers. While it originated in a small Swedish village, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skattebo

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

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

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