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

Skouby, 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 Skouby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skouby in America

Skouby is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skouby surname appeared 191 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 Skouby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skouby 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 Skouby

The surname Skouby is of Danish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Danish village of Skouby, which is located in the northern part of Jutland peninsula. The name Skouby itself is derived from the Old Norse words "skogar" and "by," meaning "forest village" or "wooded settlement."

In the early 13th century, records mention a landowner named Thorvald Skouby, who held significant property in the area around the village of Skouby. This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname in historical documents. Over the subsequent centuries, variations of the name, such as Skougby, Skoughby, and Skougbye, appeared in various records and manuscripts.

The Skouby name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Hans Skouby (1532-1597), a respected clergyman and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Copenhagen. Another prominent bearer of the name was Niels Skouby (1678-1742), a Danish merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the country's maritime trade during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Skouby family produced several accomplished artists and writers. Erik Skouby (1841-1901) was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while his brother, Arne Skouby (1844-1923), was a renowned author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and rural life.

Towards the latter part of the 20th century, the name Skouby gained international recognition with the achievements of Jens Skouby (1931-2007), a pioneering scientist and researcher in the field of reproductive health. His groundbreaking work on hormonal contraception and ovarian function earned him numerous accolades and awards.

It is worth noting that while the Skouby surname has its origins in Denmark, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this name within Danish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skouby

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

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

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