Explore the Family Name Shakya
The meaning of Shakya
Indian (Uttar Pradesh), Nepal: Kshatriya name from Sanskrit root sakya meaning ‘one who can’.
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How common is the last name Shakya in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shakya has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 148,244th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 39,960 — a notable change of 73.04%. The count of people with this surname also grew substantially over this period, from 102 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, marking an increase of 438.24%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Shakya per 100,000 people increased from 0.04 to 0.19, which equates to a 375% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,244 | #39,960 | 73.04% |
| Count | 102 | 549 | 438.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.19 | 375% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shakya
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shakya. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable shift towards a higher percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 84.31% to 93.26%. This represents a 10.62% increase. However, during the same timeframe, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, dropping from 5.88% to 1.28%, a decrease of 78.23%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a sizeable decline, decreasing from 4.90% in 2000 to just 0.91% in 2010, marking an 81.43% reduction. A small percentage of individuals began identifying as White in 2010, whereas none did so in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentages for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.31% | 93.26% | 10.62% |
| White | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.88% | 1.28% | -78.23% |
| Black | 4.9% | 0.91% | -81.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |