Explore the Family Name Shadoan
The meaning of Shadoan
Americanized form of French Chaudoin. History: Bearers of the surname Shadoan are descendants of François Chaudoin, a Huguenot from France (see Chaudoin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shadoan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shadoan has seen some fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,987th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 42,030th spot, marking a decrease of 2.54%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Shadoan surname increased by nearly 3%, from 502 in 2000 to 517 in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the Shadoan name declined by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #42,030 | -2.54% |
| Count | 502 | 517 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shadoan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Shadoan identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.42% in 2000 to 93.23% in 2010. The census also shows a notable increase in Shadoans identifying as Hispanic, rising by almost 24% from 3.59% in 2000 to 4.45% in 2010. The year 2010 marks the first instance of Shadoans reporting multiple ethnic identities, at 1.16%. There were no reports of Shadoans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 93.23% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.59% | 4.45% | 23.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |