Explore the Family Name Shandy
The meaning of Shandy
Probably English: perhaps a variant pronunciation of Sandy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shandy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shandy has maintained a steady level of popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 54,385th and slightly fell to rank 54,418 in 2010, representing a minor decrease of 0.06%. However, the number of people carrying the Shandy surname increased from 355 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, an increase of 6.76%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #54,418 | -0.06% |
| Count | 355 | 379 | 6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shandy
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a diverse background for those with the Shandy surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, from 1.69% to 2.64%, marking a growth of 56.21%. Notably, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals also saw a substantial rise of 87.57%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 19.68% from 9.86% in 2000 to 7.92% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw an increase of 45.28%, while the White population experienced a slight decrease from 81.41% to 79.95%. Those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 2.82% to 2.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.41% | 79.95% | -1.79% |
| Black | 9.86% | 7.92% | -19.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.69% | 45.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 3.17% | 87.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 2.64% | 56.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 2.64% | -6.38% |