2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Skulsky
An East Slavic surname relating to locality or topography.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Skulsky. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Skulsky 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Skulsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Skulsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Skulsky
The surname Skulsky has its origins in the region of Eastern Europe, specifically in what is now modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It dates back to around the 13th century, a time when many surnames were derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics.
One theory suggests that the name Skulsky is derived from the Slavic word "skula," which means "jaw" or "cheekbone." This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a prominent jaw or facial features. Alternatively, it may have originated from a place name, as many surnames of that era were derived from the names of towns or villages.
Historical records show that the name Skulsky appeared in various forms throughout the centuries. In the 15th century, a document from the city of Krakow mentioned a "Mikołaj Skulski," which is likely an early variant of the name. Another reference can be found in the 16th-century church records of the village of Borzecin, where a "Jan Skulski" was listed as a resident.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Skulsky was Andrzej Skulsky, born in 1621 in the village of Stare Brzesko, near Krakow. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in the area for generations.
In the 18th century, a notable figure was Stanisław Skulsky (1745-1823), a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the battles of Warsaw and Radom.
Another person of note was Ewa Skulsky (1782-1856), a philanthropist and benefactor from the town of Łowicz. She donated a significant portion of her wealth to the construction of a local hospital and orphanage, which still bears her name today.
In the 19th century, Ignacy Skulsky (1819-1891) was a prominent writer and poet from the city of Lwów (now Lviv, Ukraine). His works were widely acclaimed and helped to promote the cultural identity of the region during a time of political upheaval.
The early 20th century saw the birth of Jadwiga Skulsky (1902-1989), a celebrated painter and artist from Warsaw. Her vibrant landscapes and portraiture captured the spirit of Polish culture and earned her international recognition during her lifetime.
These examples illustrate the rich history and varying paths of individuals who bore the surname Skulsky throughout the centuries. While the name's precise origins remain uncertain, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Eastern Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Skulsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Skulsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Skulsky 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 Skulsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Skulsky
Skulsky 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
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,714 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-6 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,714 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 7,064 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 Skulsky 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 | #147,221 | -5.0% |
| Count | 119 | 113 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Skulsky bearers went from 119 to 113 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 7,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #147,221.
FAQ
Skulsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Skulsky?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Skulsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Skulsky?
Skulsky ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Skulsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Skulsky.
Has Skulsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Skulsky went from 119 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Skulsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Skulsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) 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 Skulsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.6% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Skulsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), 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 Skulsky (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 Skulsky mean?
An East Slavic surname relating to locality or topography. 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 Skulsky (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 many Americans have the surname Skulsky?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.