Explore the Family Name Shanes
The meaning of Shanes
1. English: unexplained. 2. Irish (Down): variant of Shane, with excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Shanes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shanes has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,133 in popularity and dropped to 67,126 in 2010, marking a change of -3.06%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 285 to 294 during the same period, an increase of about 3.16%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09%, suggesting that while there are more people with the surname, its prevalence declined due to population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #67,126 | -3.06% |
| Count | 285 | 294 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shanes
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data tells us that the majority of those with the surname Shanes identify as White, though the percentage fell slightly from 87.37% in 2000 to 85.03% in 2010. The next largest group identified as Black, with their percentage increasing by 34.82% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly by 35.44%. There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It should be noted that there were no individuals who identified with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.37% | 85.03% | -2.68% |
| Black | 8.07% | 10.88% | 34.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 2.04% | -35.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |