Explore the Family Name Shaul
The meaning of Shaul
Jewish: from the Hebrew form of the Biblical name Saul. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shaul, Shlomo, Avi, Mordechai, Morry.
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How common is the last name Shaul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shaul rose between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shaul was ranked 16,944th in popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to 16,188th, an increase of 4.46%. The number of people bearing the Shaul surname also increased, from 1,548 individuals in 2000 to 1,785 in 2010, marking a growth of 15.31%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Shaul per 100,000 residents grew by 7.02% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,944 | #16,188 | 4.46% |
| Count | 1,548 | 1,785 | 15.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.61 | 7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaul
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shaul between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 93.22% of those with the Shaul surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 90.08% by 2010. Meanwhile, representation of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with the surname Shaul increased from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010, a significant growth of 99.33%. Black ethnicity saw a minor increase from 2% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. The data also shows that Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Shaul surname emerged in 2010 at 3.14%, whereas there were no recorded instances in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 90.08% | -3.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.97% | 99.33% |
| Black | 2% | 2.07% | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |