Explore the Family Name Shackelton
The meaning of Shackelton
English: variant of Shackleton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shackelton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shackelton saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 50,261 in the year 2000, it dropped to 56,195 in 2010, reporting an overall decrease of 11.81%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname dipped from 391 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, marking a 6.91% decrease. The proportion per 100k of people carrying the Shackelton surname also declined by 14.29%, falling from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #56,195 | -11.81% |
| Count | 391 | 364 | -6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shackelton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shackelton also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.40% of those bearing the Shackelton surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 93.41% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more races, from 0% to 1.92%, as well as those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 0% to 1.92%. However, those identifying as Black decreased from 2.05% to 1.37%. There were no changes recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.41% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 1.37% | -33.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |