Explore the Family Name Shadd
The meaning of Shadd
English: variant of Shad 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shadd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shadd" has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the name ranked 44,738 in popularity with 452 individuals bearing the name or approximately 0.17 out of every 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the name's rank had declined to 46,404, despite the count of people holding the surname increasing to 459. The proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased to 0.16, marking a reduction of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #46,404 | -3.72% |
| Count | 452 | 459 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shadd
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Shadd," there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (60.62%), followed by Black (26.77%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals with the surname slightly decreased to 59.91%, while the Black percentage increased to 28.32%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as of two or more races rose from 4.20% to 5.66%. In addition, the surname appeared within the Hispanic community, reaching a percentage of 3.70%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.62% | 59.91% | -1.17% |
| Black | 26.77% | 28.32% | 5.79% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% | 5.66% | 34.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |