Explore the Family Name Oldershaw
The meaning of Oldershaw
English: habitational name from Aldershawe near Lichfield (Staffordshire), which is derived from Old English alor ‘alder’ + sceaga ‘small wood, copse’.
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How common is the last name Oldershaw in the United States?
The surname Oldershaw has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Oldershaw was ranked 108,734 in terms of popularity, with a count of 151 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 120,187 and the count had decreased to 144, representing a change of -10.53% and -4.64% respectively. The proportion of people named Oldershaw per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67%, from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #120,187 | -10.53% |
| Count | 151 | 144 | -4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oldershaw
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Oldershaw surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.49%. The percentage of Oldershaws who identified as Hispanic also increased slightly, from 3.97% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages of Oldershaws identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 95.83% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.97% | 4.17% | 5.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |