Explore the Family Name Shacklett
The meaning of Shacklett
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shacklett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shacklett has seen a rise in popularity in the United States during the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,908th most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 39,212th spot, marking a 4.15% increase. In terms of the total number of people bearing the Shacklett name, there was an 11.53% increase from 503 in 2000 to 561 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion of Shackletts per 100,000 residents, the figure remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #39,212 | 4.15% |
| Count | 503 | 561 | 11.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shacklett
In relation to ethnic identity, the Shacklett surname data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly rising from 89.86% to 90.02%. Those identifying as Black increased from 6.76% to 8.20%, showing a 21.30% change over the decade. There was also a presence of individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000, but this declined to none by 2010. The surname did not appear among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and there was a drop in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 1.39% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.86% | 90.02% | 0.18% |
| Black | 6.76% | 8.2% | 21.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |