2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sklenka
A surname derived from the Czech word for "glass", likely referring to a glassmaker or seller of glassware.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Sklenka. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sklenka surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Sklenka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sklenka, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sklenka
The surname Sklenka originates from the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Czech word "sklenka," meaning "glass" or "drinking vessel." This suggests that the name was likely associated with glassmakers or individuals involved in the production or trade of glassware.
In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locales. The Sklenka surname could have been given to someone who worked with glass or lived near a glassmaking establishment. Some variations of the spelling include Sklenko, Sklenkova, and Sklensky.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sklenka surname can be found in the 1379 Bohemian land registry, which mentions a certain Jan Sklenka from the town of Litomysl. This historical document provides valuable insight into the name's origins and its presence in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the Sklenka surname was Vaclav Sklenka (1510-1572), a renowned glassmaker and artist from the town of Bor in western Bohemia. His exquisite glassworks were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.
Another notable individual with this surname was Jakub Sklenka (1645-1711), a Bohemian philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Prague. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during his time.
In the 19th century, Jan Sklenka (1823-1892) was a respected Czech educator and author who published several textbooks on mathematics and natural sciences. His contributions to the educational system in Bohemia were significant.
Alois Sklenka (1876-1952) was a prominent Czech architect known for his Art Nouveau and Neo-Renaissance designs. Some of his notable works include the Municipal House in Prague and the Savarin Palace in Karlovy Vary.
The Sklenka surname has been documented throughout various historical records and archives, reflecting its long-standing presence in the Czech lands. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the glassmaking industry and occupational origins of the 13th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sklenka
Among Census respondents with the surname Sklenka, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sklenka bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sklenka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 106
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sklenka
Sklenka appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,686 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Up 7,686 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sklenka surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #147,221 | 5.0% |
| Count | 105 | 113 | 7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sklenka bearers went from 105 to 113 (+7.6% change). The surname moved up 7,686 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #147,221.
FAQ
Sklenka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sklenka?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Sklenka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Sklenka?
Sklenka ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Sklenka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sklenka.
Has Sklenka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sklenka went from 105 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 8 (+7.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Sklenka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sklenka, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sklenka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sklenka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Black (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sklenka (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sklenka mean?
A surname derived from the Czech word for "glass", likely referring to a glassmaker or seller of glassware. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sklenka (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Sklenka?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Sklenka, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.