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

Skoczylas, 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 Skoczylas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skoczylas in America

Skoczylas is the 36788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skoczylas surname appeared 607 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 Skoczylas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skoczylas 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 Skoczylas

The surname SKOCZYLAS originates from Poland, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish verb "skoczyć," meaning "to jump" or "to leap," suggesting that the name may have been associated with an agile person or someone with a particular occupation or skill related to jumping or leaping.

The name SKOCZYLAS is believed to have originated in the regions of Masovia and Lesser Poland, where it was first recorded in historical documents and parish records. It is likely that the name evolved from various spellings and dialectal variations, such as "Skoczyl," "Skoczyla," or "Skoczylasik."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SKOCZYLAS can be found in the Prussian census of 1776, which listed several families with this surname residing in the Warmian-Masurian region of modern-day northern Poland. Additionally, the name appears in the 18th-century parish records of Kraków, a major city in southern Poland.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the SKOCZYLAS surname. Jan Skoczylas (1876-1947) was a Polish architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Museum of Industry and Agriculture. Zofia Skoczylas (1892-1976) was a renowned Polish painter and educator known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits.

Another prominent figure was Kazimierz Skoczylas (1920-1992), a Polish military officer who fought in World War II and later served as a general in the Polish People's Army during the Cold War era. Stanisław Skoczylas (1935-2008) was a celebrated Polish actor and director, known for his roles in numerous theater productions and films.

In the 19th century, there was a notable Skoczylas family residing in the town of Bydgoszcz, in northern Poland. The patriarch, Józef Skoczylas (1820-1895), was a respected merchant and landowner, while his son, Tomasz Skoczylas (1850-1918), became a successful banker and philanthropist, contributing greatly to the development of the local community.

The surname SKOCZYLAS has remained a relatively common surname in Poland throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots and historical significance within the country's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skoczylas

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

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

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