Explore the Family Name Shann
The meaning of Shann
English (Yorkshire): variant of Shan.
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How common is the last name Shann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shann has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Shann ranked 54,766 in commonness amongst other surnames, with a count of 352 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, this rank had fallen to 63,218 and the count dropped to 316 instances per 100,000 people, indicating a 10.23% decrease in overall popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #63,218 | -15.43% |
| Count | 352 | 316 | -10.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shann
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Shann, there have been some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 24%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 11.45%. A majority of those with the Shann surname identified as white, remaining relatively stable with a slight decrease of 0.19%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased by 8.25%, while the percentages for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.26% | 79.11% | -0.19% |
| Black | 9.94% | 10.76% | 8.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.25% | 4.75% | -24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 2.53% | 11.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |