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

Skenandore, 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 Skenandore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skenandore in America

Skenandore is the 30222nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skenandore surname appeared 775 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 Skenandore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skenandore 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 Skenandore

The surname Skenandore originated from the Native American Oneida tribe, which is part of the Iroquois Confederacy. The name is derived from the Oneida word "skanahtoreh," meaning "beside the beaver stream." This tribe was originally based in what is now upstate New York, but was forced to relocate to Wisconsin in the 1800s due to conflicts with European settlers.

The earliest known written record of the name Skenandore dates back to the late 18th century, when it appears in records of the Oneida tribe. It is likely that the name was passed down orally for generations before being written down. The name was often anglicized to various spellings, such as Scanandore or Scanndore, by European settlers and record keepers.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Skenandore was Tharonhyahken Skenandore, who was born around 1760 and was a prominent leader of the Oneida tribe during the American Revolutionary War. He fought alongside the American colonists and was instrumental in securing the alliance between the Oneida and the Continental Army.

Another notable figure was Elijah Skenandore, born in 1837, who was a leader of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin and played a key role in negotiating treaties with the United States government regarding land rights and sovereignty for the tribe.

In the late 19th century, John Skenandore, born in 1858, was a respected teacher and advocate for the preservation of Oneida language and culture. He worked tirelessly to establish schools and educational programs for the Oneida community.

In the 20th century, Purcell Skenandore, born in 1909, was a celebrated artist and woodcarver, known for his intricate works depicting traditional Oneida imagery and symbols. His pieces are displayed in museums and galleries across the United States.

Another prominent figure was Debra Skenandore, born in 1951, who served as the chairwoman of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin for several terms and was instrumental in advancing economic development and self-governance for her tribe.

While the name Skenandore is relatively uncommon outside of the Oneida community, it holds great historical and cultural significance for the tribe, serving as a connection to their ancestral roots and their ongoing struggle for preservation and recognition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skenandore

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

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

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