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

Skowronek, 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 Skowronek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skowronek in America

Skowronek is the 30202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skowronek surname appeared 776 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 Skowronek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skowronek 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 Skowronek

The surname Skowronek originates from Poland, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "skowronek," which translates to "lark" or "skylark," a small songbird commonly found in European meadows and grasslands.

In the 14th century, the name Skowronek appeared in various records and manuscripts, suggesting it was already in use as a surname during this period. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the Tarnów grod records from 1390, which documented a person named Skowronek residing in the town of Tarnów.

The surname Skowronek is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, possibly referring to individuals with a cheerful or melodious voice akin to the lark's song. Alternatively, it may have been bestowed upon families residing near areas where larks were abundant, or those who kept these birds as pets or for hunting purposes.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Skowronek. One of the most prominent figures was Włodzimierz Skowronek (1935-2012), a Polish composer and conductor renowned for his contributions to contemporary classical music. Another noteworthy bearer was Marian Skowronek (1908-1977), a Polish politician and trade union leader who played a significant role in the post-World War II era.

Other notable individuals with the surname Skowronek include Stanisław Skowronek (1884-1941), a Polish military officer and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Second Polish Republic, and Józef Skowronek (1819-1893), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

The name Skowronek has also been associated with various place names and old spellings in Poland. For instance, the village of Skowronki in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship is believed to have derived its name from the abundance of larks in the area. Additionally, variations such as Skowronek, Skowronski, and Skowroński have been documented throughout historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skowronek

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

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

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