Explore the Family Name Shall
The meaning of Shall
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schall. 2. Americanized form of German Schall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shall has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shall was ranked 49,563rd most common surname, while in 2010 it fell to 59,171st place, marking a decrease of 19.39%. The count of persons with the surname also diminished by 14.07%, from 398 in 2000 to 342 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Shall per 100,000 also declined by 20%, from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #59,171 | -19.39% |
| Count | 398 | 342 | -14.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shall
Ethnically, the census data reveals some shifts among individuals with the surname Shall. A notable increase is observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, wherein their representation increased by 35.76% and 74.17% respectively between 2000 and 2010. The White community maintained the largest percentage with a slight increase of 0.58%, accounting for 87.43% of the Shalls by 2010. However, the Black community saw a significant decrease, dropping from 8.79% to 5.56%, indicating a 36.75% decline. There were no reported changes amongst those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.93% | 87.43% | 0.58% |
| Black | 8.79% | 5.56% | -36.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.63% | 74.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 2.05% | 35.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |