Explore the Family Name Shiba
The meaning of Shiba
Japanese: 1. written 芝 ‘turf’. It is found mainly in western Japan. 2. written 柴 ‘brushwood’. It occurs chiefly in eastern Japan. 3. written 斯波 phonetically. It is related to the famous Ashikaga clan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Katsumi, Tosh, Haru, Hideshi, Hisa, Izumi, Keiichi, Masao, Mikio, Noriyuki, Seiji, Shig.
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How common is the last name Shiba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shiba decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,385 most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slipped to the 58,042nd spot, marking a decline of 6.72%. The count of people bearing this surname also declined slightly from 355 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname similarly diminished by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #58,042 | -6.72% |
| Count | 355 | 350 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiba
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shiba. A majority of individuals with the Shiba surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage dropped from 64.23% in 2000 to 60.57% in 2010. The proportion identifying as having two or more races saw a slight increase from 10.70% to 11.43%. The percentage of those identifying as White experienced an increase of 7.62%, moving from 23.10% in 2000 to 24.86% in 2010. The Hispanic population identifying with the Shiba surname rose significantly by 35.50%, though still relatively small at 2.29% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Shiba identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 64.23% | 60.57% | -5.7% |
| White | 23.1% | 24.86% | 7.62% |
| Two or More Races | 10.7% | 11.43% | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.29% | 35.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |