Explore the Family Name Shilts
The meaning of Shilts
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): perhaps a variant of Schulz, with the transition from u to i peculiar to southern Yiddish. 2. Americanized form of German Schilz or Schiltz.
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How common is the last name Shilts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shilts has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 25,695 in popularity with 901 individuals bearing the name, corresponding to approximately 0.33 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank marginally decreased to 25,849, and the count increased to 952, which is about 0.32 per 100k of the population. Although the count increased by 5.66% over this period, the proportion per 100k saw a decrease of 3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,695 | #25,849 | -0.6% |
| Count | 901 | 952 | 5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shilts
When considering the ethnic identities associated with the Shilts surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census divulges that the majority identify as White, with 95.67% in 2000 and a slight increase to 95.80% in 2010. There was a minimal representation in other ethnic groups such as Hispanic, dropping from 1.22% to 1.16% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 2.00% to 1.68%. Interestingly, there was a new entry in 2010 for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.63%, where previously there was no recorded percentage. No information was available for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 95.8% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.68% | -16% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.16% | -4.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |