Explore the Family Name Shiloh
The meaning of Shiloh
Jewish (Israeli): from Hebrew shiloh, the name of a Biblical city (Genesis 49:10), a Hebraicized form of some original Ashkenazic surnames.
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How common is the last name Shiloh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shiloh" has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shiloh ranked 71,143 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 64,891. This represents an 8.79% increase in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Shiloh surname also grew from 256 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, a 19.53% increase. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the population, the number of individuals bearing the Shiloh surname rose from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an 11.11% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #64,891 | 8.79% |
| Count | 256 | 306 | 19.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiloh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 51.17% to 47.39%. On the other hand, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Black, from 45.7% to 44.44%. Interestingly, the data from 2010 includes individuals who identify with two or more races (3.59%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.96%), ethnic identities that were not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.17% | 47.39% | -7.39% |
| Black | 45.7% | 44.44% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |