Explore the Family Name Shankle
The meaning of Shankle
Altered form of German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schenkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shankle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Shankle surname ranked 10,622nd in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 10,653rd in 2010, indicating a minimal decrease of 0.29%. In terms of count, there were 2,769 individuals with the Shankle surname in 2000 which increased by 8.45% to 3,003 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a negligible decrease from 1.03 in 2000 to 1.02 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,622 | #10,653 | -0.29% |
| Count | 2,769 | 3,003 | 8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1.02 | -0.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shankle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Shankle surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, significant changes were observed from 2000 to 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an impressive rise of 408.33%, albeit from a small base of 0.36% to 1.83%. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 40.36%, from 1.66% to 2.33%. The White category remained dominant but decreased slightly from 78.08% to 74.73%. Hispanics saw a modest increase of 13.82%, rising from 1.23% to 1.40%. Similarly, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 6.32%, from 17.73% to 18.85%. On the other hand, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 7.45%, from 0.94% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.08% | 74.73% | -4.29% |
| Black | 17.73% | 18.85% | 6.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.33% | 40.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 1.83% | 408.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.4% | 13.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.87% | -7.45% |