Explore the Family Name Shatswell
The meaning of Shatswell
English: possibly a habitational name froma lost or unidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shatswell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shatswell has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 44,497th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 47,706th spot in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 7.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 455 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, marking a 2.42% drop. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people reduced by 11.76% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #47,706 | -7.21% |
| Count | 455 | 444 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shatswell
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed several shifts among those bearing the Shatswell surname. In 2010, around 84.23% identified as White, down from 86.37% in 2000. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a decrease from 6.15% to 4.95%. Conversely, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, rising from 3.74% in 2000 to 6.53% in 2010, an increase of 74.60%. The Hispanic representation within this group also rose slightly from 3.08% to 3.38%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.37% | 84.23% | -2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 3.74% | 6.53% | 74.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.15% | 4.95% | -19.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 3.38% | 9.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |