Explore the Family Name Shaya
The meaning of Shaya
1. Arabic (mainly Lebanon): from the personal name Shaʿyā, Arabic form of the name of the prophet Isaiah. It is found among both Muslims and Christians, including Assyrians/Chaldeans. Compare Chaya and Shaia. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of the personal name Ishaya, the Hebrew form of Isaiah. Compare Shaia.
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How common is the last name Shaya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shaya has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shaya was ranked 60,390th in popularity and had a count of 312. By 2010, it had improved its ranking considerably to 49,177 with a count of 428, which indicates an 18.57% change in rank and a 37.18% increase in count. The proportion of individuals with the Shaya surname per 100,000 people also increased by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #49,177 | 18.57% |
| Count | 312 | 428 | 37.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaya
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shaya, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority identifying as White ethnicity, increasing from 86.54% in 2000 to 90.65% in 2010. The second largest group identified as having two or more races, though this decreased from 9.62% to 5.37%. Interestingly, new identities appeared in 2010 that were not present in 2000, with 1.17% identifying as Hispanic and 2.57% as Black. However, there was no identifiable representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, with the latter experiencing a drop from 2.24% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.54% | 90.65% | 4.75% |
| Two or More Races | 9.62% | 5.37% | -44.18% |
| Black | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |