Explore the Family Name Shadbolt
The meaning of Shadbolt
English (Hertfordshire and Middlesex): possibly a nickname for an archer who shot bolts from a crossbow, Middle English shotbolt, from schot ‘shoot’ + bolt ‘crossbow bolt’, or perhaps a topographic name from Old English scēad ‘boundary’ + bōthl ‘building, dwelling house’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shadbolt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shadbolt has seen a minor decrease in popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,659th most common, but dropped to the 54,752nd position by 2010, indicating a 2.04% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 361 to 376 during the same period, a growth rate of 4.16%. The proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #54,752 | -2.04% |
| Count | 361 | 376 | 4.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shadbolt
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Shadbolt surname identify as white, standing at 93.91% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.35% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity represented the next largest group, although it decreased from 4.99% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010. Other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded individuals with the Shadbolt surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 93.35% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.99% | 4.52% | -9.42% |
| 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% |