Explore the Family Name Shaut
The meaning of Shaut
Americanized form of Dutch or South German Schaut. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shaut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shaut has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010. The ranking fell from 59,611 to 61,123, marking a change of -2.54%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this last name increased from 317 to 329, an increase of 3.79%. Even so, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #61,123 | -2.54% |
| Count | 317 | 329 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaut
Regarding the ethnicity distribution related to the surname Shaut, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with an increase from 95.58% in 2000 to 96.66% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, some Black individuals had started to carry the Shaut surname. Those identifying as Two or more races were present in 2000 but not in 2010. Hispanic representation also decreased slightly over the decade, from 2.52% to 2.13%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 96.66% | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.13% | -15.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |