Explore the Family Name Shallow
The meaning of Shallow
1. Irish (Kilkenny and Wexford): variant of Shelley. 2. English: nickname from Middle English shalou(e) ‘shallow’, conjectured also to mean ‘thin’; perhaps also the same word in the topographic sense of ‘shallow place in a stretch of water’. 3. Americanized form of French Chalut. History: In North America, this surname is partly borne by the descendants of François Chalut dit Lagrange from France (see Chalut).
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How common is the last name Shallow in the United States?
The surname "Shallow" saw a notable increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 34,630 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to the 30,889th spot, marking an increase of around 10.8 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew from 618 to 753 during this period, representing a rise of nearly 22 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Shallow per 100,000 people expanded by roughly 13.04 percent, from 0.23 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #30,889 | 10.8% |
| Count | 618 | 753 | 21.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.26 | 13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shallow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Shallow" shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010 as well, based on findings from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.81 to 1.06, representing an approximate 31 percent change. Those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 data but not in the 2000 data, indicating a new trend. However, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped from 86.57 to 81.27, while the Black population rose from 10.36 to 16.07. There was no reported change for American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period, and the Hispanic representation fell to zero in 2010 from 1.78 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.57% | 81.27% | -6.12% |
| Black | 10.36% | 16.07% | 55.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.06% | 30.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |