Explore the Family Name Shankland
The meaning of Shankland
Scottish: presumably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place denoting ‘land marked by hillspurs’ (Old Scots schank, -y + land), probably in southwest Scotland.
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How common is the last name Shankland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shankland has seen slight changes over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 37,640th most common, and by 2010, it fell to the rank of 39,004, marking a decrease of 3.62%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 556 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, showing a modest growth of 1.62%. Despite this increment, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.52%, shifting from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #39,004 | -3.62% |
| Count | 556 | 565 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shankland
In terms of ethnic identity, the Shankland surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, it was held by approximately 98% White individuals, with only a minor increase of 0.03% over the decade. Notably, there was an appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 0.88% of the Shanklands. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 98.05% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |