Explore the Family Name Shand
The meaning of Shand
Scottish (Aberdeenshire) and northern Irish: shortened and altered form of McShane, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Seáin ‘son of Seán’.
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How common is the last name Shand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Shand' has seen a notable growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,035th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to being the 15,503rd most common name, indicating a 3.32% increase. The count of people carrying this surname also rose from 1,661 to 1,888, amounting to a 13.67% rise. Proportionally per 100,000 people, the presence of 'Shand' increased by 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,035 | #15,503 | 3.32% |
| Count | 1,661 | 1,888 | 13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.64 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shand
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Shand' has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest proportion of individuals with this surname identified as White (69.11%). However, by 2010, this figure had dropped to 61.12%, marking an 11.56% decrease. Over the same time period, those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander saw increases of 28.20% and 135.71% respectively. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also experienced a 40.59% increase. Conversely, individuals who identify as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of 39.69% and 27.78% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.11% | 61.12% | -11.56% |
| Black | 23.3% | 29.87% | 28.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.81% | 40.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 2.97% | 135.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 1.96% | -39.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.26% | -27.78% |