Explore the Family Name Shillingburg
The meaning of Shillingburg
Americanized form of German Schellenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shillingburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shillingburg has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,465th in the nation, but by 2010 it had risen to 40,204th, marking an increase of 0.65%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also expanded during the same period, growing from 509 to 545 people, a rise of approximately 7.07%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally by 5.26%, indicating that while the actual number of people named Shillingburg increased, their share in the total population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #40,204 | 0.65% |
| Count | 509 | 545 | 7.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shillingburg
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Shillingburg surname, it is primarily linked to people who identify as White. As of the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all - 97.61% in 2010, down slightly from 98.62% in 2000 - identify as White. The remainder of those carrying the Shillingburg surname made up a small percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives, at just under 1% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Shillingburg being associated with individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 97.61% | -1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |