Explore the Family Name Shifflette
The meaning of Shifflette
Variant of Shifflett, a surname of French origin.
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How common is the last name Shifflette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shifflette has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 75219 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, dropping to 78316 by 2010 - a decrease of 4.12%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of people with the Shifflette surname increased from 239 to 244, an increase of 2.09%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 11.11%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname rose modestly, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #78,316 | -4.12% |
| Count | 239 | 244 | 2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shifflette
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Shifflette surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion dropped from 92.89% to 88.93% over ten years. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 2.51% to 4.10%, and Hispanic, from 2.09% to 3.28%. Additionally, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, reaching 2.05% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 88.93% | -4.26% |
| Black | 2.51% | 4.1% | 63.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.28% | 56.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |