Explore the Family Name Shanafelt
The meaning of Shanafelt
Americanized form of German Schönefeldt (see Shaneyfelt).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shanafelt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shanafelt experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shanafelt ranked 33,380 in terms of commonality and had a count of 645 individuals with that surname. By 2010, it dropped in rank to 35,345 with 637 individuals carrying the surname. This represents a change of -5.89 in rank and a -1.24 decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -8.33, shifting from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #35,345 | -5.89% |
| Count | 645 | 637 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shanafelt
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Shanafelt surname, the majority of individuals identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 95.81% of Shanafelts identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.82% in 2010. Over this same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.93% to 1.41%, and those identifying as being of two or more races, increasing from 1.24% to 1.73%. The percentage of Hispanic identifiers also saw a rise from 1.4% to 1.73%. Notably, no individuals with the Shanafelt surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 94.82% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.73% | 39.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.73% | 23.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.41% | 51.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |