Explore the Family Name Handshoe
The meaning of Handshoe
Americanized form (literal translation into English) of German Handschuh ‘glove’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Handshoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Handshoe has moderately increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,621st most common surname and rose slightly to 35,489th in 2010, marking a 0.37% gain. The census count for individuals with this surname also grew by 6.2%, from 597 in 2000 to 634 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline of 4.55%, dropping from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #35,489 | 0.37% |
| Count | 597 | 634 | 6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Handshoe
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Handshoe identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 97.82 and 97.48 respectively. There was a small decrease of 0.35% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races dropped significantly from 1.34% to 0.95%, a change of -29.10%. In 2010, a new ethnicity group emerged, with 1.10% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 97.48% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0.95% | -29.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |