Explore the Family Name Shawl
The meaning of Shawl
Altered form of Shaul or Schaul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shawl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shawl has slightly decreased in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 40,019th in 2000, it fell to 44,500th place in 2010, a drop of 11.2%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also faced a decrease by 6.4%, falling from 516 in 2000 to 483 in 2010. This change also reflects in the proportion per 100k people, which experienced a 15.79% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #44,500 | -11.2% |
| Count | 516 | 483 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shawl
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Shawl, it's important to note that these figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Shawl surname identified as White (80.81%), followed by Black (8.91%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (4.46%). By 2010, there were slight changes in these percentages. The percentage of those identifying as White declined slightly to 79.92%. The Black identity also saw a decrease to 7.66%. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased from 3.29% to 3.52%, and those claiming two or more ethnic identities nearly doubled from 1.36% to 2.69%. The Hispanic identification also saw a rise, increasing from 1.16% to 1.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.81% | 79.92% | -1.1% |
| Black | 8.91% | 7.66% | -14.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.46% | 4.76% | 6.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.29% | 3.52% | 6.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.69% | 97.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.45% | 25% |