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

Skoda, 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 Skoda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skoda in America

Skoda is the 34707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skoda surname appeared 651 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 Skoda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skoda 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 Skoda

The surname SKODA originated in the Czech Republic, specifically in the region of Bohemia, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Czech word "skoda," which means "damage" or "harm," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who had suffered some form of injury or misfortune.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SKODA surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval documents from Bohemia, dating back to the 13th century. In this text, a certain "Zdenco Skoda" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Přerov.

The SKODA surname is also believed to have been associated with various place names in Bohemia, such as Skodova Lhota, a village located near the city of Pilsen. The name "Skodova" in this context may have referred to a person who lived in or owned land in that area.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jan SKODA (1435-1492) was recorded as a prominent Czech humanist scholar and author. He wrote several works on literature, philosophy, and theology, and was known for his advocacy of Czech language and culture.

During the 16th century, another individual named Matouš SKODA (1550-1620) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and inventor from Prague. He is credited with designing and constructing several intricate clocks and astronomical instruments for the royal court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor.

In the 19th century, a Czech engineer named Václav SKODA (1839-1923) founded the company that would eventually become the famous Skoda Auto, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the Czech Republic. Skoda's company initially specialized in manufacturing machinery and equipment for the railway industry before expanding into automobile production in the early 20th century.

Another notable bearer of the SKODA surname was Josef SKODA (1805-1881), a renowned Czech physician and professor of medicine. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern auscultation, the technique of listening to the sounds produced by the body to diagnose medical conditions.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the SKODA surname throughout history, highlighting its Czech origins and its connection to various fields, including literature, engineering, medicine, and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skoda

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

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

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