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

Skedel, 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 Skedel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skedel in America

Skedel is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skedel surname appeared 100 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 Skedel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skedel 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 Skedel

The surname SKEDEL is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "skadel," which means "small boat" or "skiff." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who worked as boatmen or ferrymen.

One of the earliest documented references to the SKEDEL surname can be found in the parish records of Heidelberg, Germany, where a Johann Skedel was mentioned in 1562. Another early record comes from the town of Mainz, where a family by the name of Skedel was recorded in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the SKEDEL name appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with variations such as "Schedel," "Skedel," and "Schedl" being used interchangeably.

Notable individuals with the SKEDEL surname include Hans Skedel (1572-1634), a German merchant and landowner from Augsburg, and Gerhard Skedel (1612-1677), a renowned theologian and author from Leipzig.

As the SKEDEL family spread across Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, the name also appeared in other countries. For example, in the Netherlands, there was a record of a Willem Skedel, born in 1789, who was a successful businessman in Amsterdam.

Another notable figure was Karl Skedel (1820-1892), an Austrian-born painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraiture. His works can be found in several art museums across Europe.

In the United Kingdom, the SKEDEL name can be traced back to the late 19th century, with records showing a family of that name residing in London. One prominent figure was Edward Skedel (1865-1942), a British journalist and author who wrote extensively on political and social issues of his time.

While the SKEDEL surname may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and diverse geographical spread across Europe and beyond serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skedel

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

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

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