Explore the Family Name Shankles
The meaning of Shankles
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shankles in the United States?
The surname Shankles ranked 27,386 in popularity in the year 2000 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census and slid slightly to 27,950 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 2.06% over the decade. The total count of individuals with this surname grew modestly from 829 in 2000 to 858 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.5%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.31 to 0.29, or -6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #27,950 | -2.06% |
| Count | 829 | 858 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shankles
In terms of ethnicity, the Shankles surname presents an interesting mix based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, but by 2010, these ethnic identities had emerged, constituting 1.4% and 0.93% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races saw a small increase from 3.02% to 3.26%. In contrast, individuals identifying as White remained the majority but slipped from 92.76% in 2000 to 90.79% in 2010. The Hispanic population showed significant growth, rising from 1.45% to 2.56%, a 76.55% increase. Interestingly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.45% to 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 90.79% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 3.26% | 7.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.56% | 76.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 1.05% | -27.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |