Explore the Family Name Shilt
The meaning of Shilt
Americanized form of German Schild(t) (see Schild).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shilt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shilt saw a slight decline in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 71,143rd to 74,375th. However, the actual number of people with this surname increased marginally from 256 to 260, with the proportion per 100k remaining constant at 0.09. This implies that while more people bore this surname in 2010 than in 2000, other surnames saw larger increases, resulting in the drop in rank.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #74,375 | -4.54% |
| Count | 256 | 260 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shilt
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals predominance of the White ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Shilt. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals (98.44% in 2000 and 99.23% in 2010) identified as White. There were no reported instances of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This indicates very little diversity in ethnic identity among those carrying the Shilt surname over the decade observed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 99.23% | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |