Explore the Family Name Shanaman
The meaning of Shanaman
Americanized form of German Schönemann (see Schoenemann).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shanaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Shanaman" was ranked 95,091 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and slightly dropped to a rank of 95,955 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 0.91%. In terms of count, however, the surname saw an increase from 178 in 2000 to 190 in 2010, a growth of 6.74%. The proportion of individuals with the Shanaman surname per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #95,955 | -0.91% |
| Count | 178 | 190 | 6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shanaman
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Shanaman" identified as White, with 96.63% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 95.26% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.63% of the Shanamans. This indicates a diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.26% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |