2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Skoumal
A surname originating from a Czech nickname meaning "frugal" or "thrifty".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Skoumal. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Skoumal 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Skoumal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Skoumal, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Skoumal
The surname SKOUMAL is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "skoumal," which means "to scrutinize" or "to investigate." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their inquisitive or analytical nature, perhaps a scholar or researcher.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SKOUMAL surname can be found in a document from the town of Kutná Hora, dated around 1450. This document mentions a certain Jan SKOUMAL, who was a member of the local guild of metalworkers. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the mining industry, which was an important part of the economy in that region during that time.
In the 16th century, there are records of a family of SKOUMAL merchants based in the city of Prague. One notable member of this family was Václav SKOUMAL (1542-1612), who was a successful trader and a prominent figure in the city's business community.
In the 18th century, the SKOUMAL name appears in various church records from the regions of Moravia and Silesia, which were part of the Czech lands at the time. One notable figure from this era was Jan SKOUMAL (1730-1798), a Catholic priest and theologian who was known for his writings on religious philosophy.
Another notable SKOUMAL was Karel SKOUMAL (1856-1932), a Czech engineer and inventor who was responsible for several innovations in the field of steam engine design. He was born in the town of Přerov and gained recognition for his work in improving the efficiency of steam-powered machinery.
In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the SKOUMAL surname was Alois SKOUMAL (1904-1988), a Czech artist and illustrator who was particularly known for his illustrations of children's books and fairy tales. His distinctive style and imaginative depictions of fantastical scenes earned him widespread acclaim both in his home country and internationally.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the SKOUMAL surname, which has its roots in the Czech lands and is believed to be associated with themes of inquiry, analysis, and scholarly pursuits.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Skoumal
Among Census respondents with the surname Skoumal, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Skoumal 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 Skoumal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Skoumal
Skoumal appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 2,454 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 Skoumal 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 | #156,044 | #153,590 | 1.6% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Skoumal bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #153,590.
FAQ
Skoumal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Skoumal?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Skoumal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Skoumal?
Skoumal ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Skoumal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Skoumal.
Has Skoumal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Skoumal went from 104 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Skoumal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Skoumal, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Skoumal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Skoumal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Skoumal (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 Skoumal mean?
A surname originating from a Czech nickname meaning "frugal" or "thrifty". 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 Skoumal (0.03 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 many people have the surname Skoumal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.