Explore the Family Name Shiller
The meaning of Shiller
1. Jewish (southern Ashkenazic): variant of Schiller (see Schuler). 2. Americanized form of German Schiller. 3. Americanized form of Czech Šiller (see Siller) or Czech and Croatian Šiler (see Siler), or of their Czech variant Šilar, all of German origin. 4. Americanized form of Slovenian Šiler (see Siler), and also of its cognate Šilar. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Abbe, Dror, Zvi.
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How common is the last name Shiller in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Shiller" has seen a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Shiller was ranked 39,946 in terms of popular American surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 49,177, marking a decrease of 23.11%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 517 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, a fall of approximately 17.21%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the last name Shiller per 100,000 individuals also fell by 21.05% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #49,177 | -23.11% |
| Count | 517 | 428 | -17.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiller
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Shiller identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 96% of those with the surname identified as such, demonstrating a very slight increase of 0.22% over the decade. In the year 2000, about 1.35% identified as Black, and just under 1% identified as belonging to two or more races. However, by 2010, these percentages fell to zero. No individuals with the surname Shiller identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.73% | 0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |