Explore the Family Name Shie
The meaning of Shie
Americanized form of German Schie, a nickname meaning ‘shy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shie has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 76,465 in popularity and rose slightly to 78,821 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.08%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Shie increased from 234 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.42%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #78,821 | -3.08% |
| Count | 234 | 242 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shie has also seen shifts, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 29.49% in 2000 to 34.30% in 2010, a change of 16.31%. There was also an increase in the "two or more races" category, which saw a rise from 2.56% to 3.31%, a growth of 29.30%. However, those identifying as White decreased from 65.38% in 2000 to 59.92% in 2010, a drop of 8.35%. There were no changes observed in the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.38% | 59.92% | -8.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.49% | 34.3% | 16.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 3.31% | 29.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |