Explore the Family Name Shey
The meaning of Shey
1. Irish: variant of Shea. 2. English (Kent): variant of Shay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shey has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 66,476 and by 2010, it had fallen to 73,215, marking a decline of 10.14%. This was reflected in the count of individuals with this surname, which dropped from 278 to 265, equating to a 4.68% decrease. The proportion per 100k also declined by 10.0%, coming down from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #73,215 | -10.14% |
| Count | 278 | 265 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shey. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black between 2000 and 2010. The former rose from 9.35% to 15.47%, showing an increase of 65.45%, whereas the latter increased from 3.96% to 8.30%, reflecting a growth of 109.60%. The percentage of those reporting two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity also rose, although data for these ethnicities was suppressed in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a decrease from 84.17% to 69.81%, indicating a reduction of 17.06%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.17% | 69.81% | -17.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.35% | 15.47% | 65.45% |
| Black | 3.96% | 8.3% | 109.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |