Explore the Family Name Shawhan
The meaning of Shawhan
Irish: variant of Sheehan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shawhan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shawhan saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 37145 in 2000 to 38103 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.58%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally by 3.01%, climbing from 565 in 2000 to 582 in 2010. Yet, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of 4.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #38,103 | -2.58% |
| Count | 565 | 582 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shawhan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shawhan. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname. The predominant ethnicity for this surname is White, making up 95.22% in 2000 and growing slightly to 95.53% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a minor increase from 2.30% to 2.41%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those reporting two or more races fell slightly by 3.23%, from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 95.53% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.41% | 4.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.2% | -3.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |