Explore the Family Name Shady
The meaning of Shady
Possibly Irish or English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shady in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shady has maintained a stable level of popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 27,258th most popular surname and in 2010, its position slightly slipped to the 27,260th spot, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.01%. However, the count of people with this surname has increased by 6.35% from 834 in 2000 to 887 in 2010. Even though its proportion per 100,000 people has decreased by 3.23%, it still remains a notable surname in the US.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,258 | #27,260 | -0.01% |
| Count | 834 | 887 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shady
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an interesting snapshot into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shady. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, shrinking from 95.68% in 2000 to 93.46% in 2010, there were significant increases in other ethnic identities. The Hispanic population with this surname grew by 60% over the decade. Additionally, those identifying as Black or having two or more races increased by 47.62% and 36.36%, respectively. Notably, the 2010 data introduced new categories, with 0.90% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and 0.68% as Asian/Pacific Islander, which were not listed in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.46% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.92% | 60% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.8% | 36.36% |
| Black | 0.84% | 1.24% | 47.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |