Explore the Family Name Shafto
The meaning of Shafto
English (northern): habitational name from East and West Shaftoe in Hartburn (Northumberland), probably from Old English sceaft ‘shaft, pole’ + hōh ‘heel, spur of land’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shafto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Shafto' has been increasing over time. In 2000, it was ranked 72,022 and had a count of 252, which changed to a rank of 68,547 with a count of 287 by 2010. This implies a rank increase of 4.82% and a count increase of 13.89%. The surname's proportion per 100k also increased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating an increase of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #68,547 | 4.82% |
| Count | 252 | 287 | 13.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shafto
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the surname 'Shafto' predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 97.62% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.52% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this time period. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in Hispanic identity within the 'Shafto' surname holders, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 96.52% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| 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% |