Explore the Family Name Shenouda
The meaning of Shenouda
Possibly an Americanized form of German Schnute, a nickname from Middle Low German snūte ‘snout’, Low German Schnute used in slang for mouth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shenouda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shenouda has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,289th in prevalence, while by 2010 it had risen to the 32,031st spot, marking an impressive 38.74% leap. The count of individuals bearing this surname also surged from 373 to 720 during this decade, a jump of 93.03%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Shenouda per 100,000 increased by 71.43%, rising from 0.14 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #32,031 | 38.74% |
| Count | 373 | 720 | 93.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.24 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shenouda
Turning to the ethnic identity of those with the surname Shenouda, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there was a marked shift between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White increased from 82.84% to 95.69% (a 15.51% rise), there was a dramatic decrease in those reporting two or more races, plummeting from 15.28% to just 2.08%. This represents a drop of 86.39%. Interestingly, small percentages of Shenoudas identified as Hispanic (0.69%) and Black (1.11%) in 2010, categories that weren't reported in 2000. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.84% | 95.69% | 15.51% |
| Two or More Races | 15.28% | 2.08% | -86.39% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |