Explore the Family Name Shaulis
The meaning of Shaulis
Altered form of Lithuanian Šaulys: occupational name from šaulys ‘rifleman’. Compare Soulis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shaulis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shaulis experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,665th most common, but by 2010 it had slipped to 22,856th place, marking a 10.6% drop. The total count of people carrying the Shaulis name also declined during this period, falling from 1,190 in 2000 to 1,120 in 2010, a decrease of 5.88%. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which decreased by 13.64%, going from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,665 | #22,856 | -10.6% |
| Count | 1,190 | 1,120 | -5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaulis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Shaulis identified as White, though there were some slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.07% of individuals reported themselves as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 96.07% by 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of Shaulis who identified as Black climbed from 0.00% in 2000 to 0.54% in 2010. Those declaring Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races saw no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 96.07% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.88% | 147.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |