2000
#21,981
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Skowron
A Polish surname derived from the word "skowronek" meaning "lark" or "skylark".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,312 Americans carry the last name Skowron. That puts it at #22,987 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 261,246 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Skowron 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Skowron with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 261,246
Census rank
#22,987
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,144 bearers of the surname Skowron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22987th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Skowron, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Skowron
The surname Skowron is of Polish origin, deriving from the Polish word "skowronek," meaning "lark" or "skylark." This name likely originated in the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries, as a descriptive surname given to individuals who exhibited characteristics reminiscent of the lark bird, such as cheerfulness or an early-riser.
The name Skowron can be traced back to various regions of Poland, including the areas around Krakow, Warsaw, and Poznan. Historical records indicate that variations of the spelling, such as Skowronek or Skowronski, were also present in these regions during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Skowron can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a medieval document from the 14th century, which listed land grants and titles in the Polish Kingdom. This document mentions a landowner named Jan Skowron, who was granted a parcel of land in the village of Gora Kalwaria, near Warsaw.
In the 16th century, a nobleman named Stanislaw Skowron was noted for his service in the military campaigns of King Sigismund I the Old. Skowron fought in battles against the Teutonic Knights and was awarded lands in the region of Lublin for his bravery.
During the 17th century, a prominent Polish writer and poet named Wawrzyniec Skowron gained recognition for his works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the Polish countryside. He was born in 1625 in the town of Kazimierz Dolny and is considered one of the foremost poets of the Polish Baroque period.
In the 18th century, a renowned architect named Jan Skowron was responsible for designing several notable churches and public buildings in the city of Krakow. His most famous work is the Church of St. Anne, completed in 1763, which showcases his mastery of the Baroque architectural style.
Another notable figure with the surname Skowron was Piotr Skowron, a Polish insurgent who fought against Russian occupying forces during the November Uprising of 1830-1831. He was born in 1805 in the village of Opoczno and played a significant role in leading resistance efforts in the region.
Throughout history, the surname Skowron has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, soldiers, and architects. While the name originated as a descriptive surname, it has become a proud part of Polish heritage and cultural identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Skowron
Among Census respondents with the surname Skowron, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Skowron 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 Skowron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 1,063
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 43
- Two or more races1.8% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 9
- Black or African American0.7% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Skowron
Skowron 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
#22,012
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,178
+78 bearers (+7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.40
Rank movement Down 31 places
2020
#22,987
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,144
-34 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Down 975 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,981 | 1,100 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #22,012 | 1,178 | 0.40 | +78 bearers (+7.1%) | Down 31 places |
| 2020 | #22,987 | 1,144 | 0.38 | -34 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 975 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 Skowron 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 | #22,012 | #22,987 | -4.4% |
| Count | 1,178 | 1,144 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.40 | 0.38 | -4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Skowron bearers went from 1,178 to 1,144 (-2.9% change). The surname moved down 975 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,012 to #22,987.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Skowron
FAQ
Skowron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Skowron?
Name Census estimates that about 1,312 living Americans carry the surname Skowron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 261,246 residents.
How common is Skowron?
Skowron ranks #22,987 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.38 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 1,144 people with the surname Skowron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,312), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.38 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.38 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 Skowron.
Has Skowron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Skowron went from 1,178 recorded bearers to 1,144. That is a decrease of 34 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #22,012 to #22,987.
What does the Census say about the background of Skowron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Skowron, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Skowron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (1,063 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Skowron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Skowron (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 Skowron mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "skowronek" meaning "lark" or "skylark". 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 Skowron (0.38 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 are called Skowron?
See how many people have the last name Skowron on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.