2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Skornicka
A topographic surname possibly derived from a placename related to the Polish word "skora" meaning hide or skin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Skornicka. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Skornicka 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Skornicka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Skornicka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Skornicka
The surname Skornicka originated in Poland during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "skórnik," which means "skinner" or "furrier." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the trade of animal hides and furs.
Skornicka is a locational surname, indicating that the first individuals with this name likely hailed from a specific town or village. However, the exact location from which the name originated has been lost to history. The name may have evolved from an older spelling or variant, but records from that era are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Skornicka surname can be found in a document from the 16th century, which mentions a Jan Skornicka residing in the city of Kraków. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond their name and place of residence.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Skornicka name was Katarzyna Skornicka, a prominent landowner and philanthropist. She was born in 1623 and is known for her contributions to the construction of a local church and her support for education in her community.
Another historical figure with the Skornicka surname was Wojciech Skornicka, a respected scholar and author who lived in the 18th century. He wrote several books on philosophy and theology, which were widely read and influential during his time.
During the 19th century, a prominent Skornicka was Józef Skornicka, a politician and activist who played a significant role in the Polish independence movement. He was born in 1815 and dedicated his life to advocating for Polish sovereignty and freedom from foreign rule.
In the early 20th century, Maria Skornicka gained recognition as a talented artist and painter. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Poland and received critical acclaim for their unique style and subject matter. She was born in 1890 and continued to create art until her death in 1965.
While the Skornicka surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the skilled tradespeople and craftsmen who bore this name centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Skornicka
Among Census respondents with the surname Skornicka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Skornicka 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 Skornicka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 107
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Skornicka
Skornicka appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,360 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,508 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,360 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 8,508 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 Skornicka 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 | #140,157 | #148,665 | -6.1% |
| Count | 119 | 111 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Skornicka bearers went from 119 to 111 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 8,508 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #148,665.
FAQ
Skornicka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Skornicka?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Skornicka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Skornicka?
Skornicka ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Skornicka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Skornicka.
Has Skornicka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Skornicka went from 119 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Skornicka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Skornicka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Skornicka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Skornicka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Skornicka (2000, 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 Skornicka mean?
A topographic surname possibly derived from a placename related to the Polish word "skora" meaning hide or skin. 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 Skornicka (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 common is the surname Skornicka?
Want to know how many people have the surname Skornicka? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.