Explore the Family Name Shewbridge
The meaning of Shewbridge
English (Kent): variant of Shoebridge, apparently a nickname altered from early modern English shew-bread, a reference to ‘the twelve loaves that were placed every Sabbath “before the Lord” on a table beside the altar of incense, and at the end of the week were eaten by the priests alone’, first recorded in Tyndale’s Bible translation (1530). The earliest name-form may be a reinterpretation sparked by the contemporary interest in Bible-translation; it also may stand as an intermediate form between the modern name and an original unlocated placename in southeastern England, perhaps Shoebury (Essex), or possibly the recurring minor placename Shovelbrede ‘shovel’s breadth’ as in Shulbrede (Sussex), but both these possible origins offer phonological difficulties.
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How common is the last name Shewbridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shewbridge has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 69,428 and dropped to 75,799 in 2010, representing a decrease of 9.18 percent. The count also decreased slightly from 264 individuals in 2000 to 254 in 2010, which is a decline of 3.79 percent. This data suggests that the use of the Shewbridge surname has become less prevalent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #75,799 | -9.18% |
| Count | 264 | 254 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shewbridge
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Shewbridge surname has predominantly been associated with individuals who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals carrying this surname were of White ethnicity, with a small increase from 97.73 percent in 2000 to 98.03 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Shewbridge surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Moreover, no individuals reported having more than one ethnic identity during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 98.03% | 0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |