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

Skomp, 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 Skomp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skomp in America

Skomp is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skomp surname appeared 142 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 Skomp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skomp 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 Skomp

The surname SKOMP is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "skomp," which referred to a person who was skilled in the art of metalworking, specifically in the crafting of metal hooks or clasps.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SKOMP surname can be found in a Dutch parish register from the town of Delft, dated 1492. The entry mentions a blacksmith named Jan SKOMP, who was likely engaged in the production of metal tools and implements for the local community.

As the SKOMP family migrated and spread across the Netherlands, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge, such as SKOMPE, SKOOMPE, and SKOMPEN. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the personal preferences of individual families.

During the 16th century, the SKOMP name gained prominence in the city of Amsterdam, where several members of the family were involved in the thriving metalworking industry. Notable figures from this era include Willem SKOMP (1525-1589), a renowned artisan who specialized in the creation of ornate metal fixtures for churches and wealthy patrons.

As the Dutch colonized parts of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries, some SKOMP families emigrated to the New World, carrying their surname and metalworking traditions with them. One such individual was Pieter SKOMP (1652-1718), who settled in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam (present-day New York) and established a successful blacksmith business.

In the 19th century, the SKOMP name was found across various parts of Europe, including Germany, where a notable figure was Friedrich SKOMP (1810-1878), a skilled locksmith and inventor who patented several innovative locking mechanisms.

Other notable individuals with the SKOMP surname include Hendrik SKOMP (1745-1823), a Dutch artist known for his intricate metalwork sculptures, and Johanna SKOMP (1890-1968), a Belgian author and poet whose works often drew inspiration from her family's metalworking heritage.

While the SKOMP surname may have evolved and dispersed across different regions over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the skilled metalworkers of the Netherlands, who played a vital role in the cultural and economic fabric of their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skomp

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

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

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