Explore the Family Name Shaddy
The meaning of Shaddy
Perhaps an altered form of Irish Sheedy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shaddy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shaddy experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,252 in popularity and fell to 62,045 by 2010, marking an 8.37% drop. The count of individuals with this last name also declined by 3.0%, from 333 to 323, over the same period. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Shaddy surname decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #62,045 | -8.37% |
| Count | 333 | 323 | -3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaddy
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Shaddy surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic; however, by 2010, these groups made up 1.86% and 4.02% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a slight decrease, from 94.29% in 2000 to 90.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races fell to zero by 2010, after making up 1.5% in 2000. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 90.71% | -3.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |