Explore the Family Name Shinault
The meaning of Shinault
Altered form of French Chenault. Compare Schinault, Shinall, Shinaul, and Shinolt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shinault in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shinault" slightly dropped in rank by 2.7% going from 17,660 in 2000 to 18,137 in 2010. However, the number of people with this surname increased during the same period by 4.78%, from 1,465 in 2000 to 1,535 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population also saw a small decrease of 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,660 | #18,137 | -2.7% |
| Count | 1,465 | 1,535 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shinault
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the Shinault surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 52.17%, rising from 1.84% to 2.8%. On the other hand, representation among Black communities somewhat decreased by 3.76% even though they still make up a significant portion at 23.06%. White individuals remained the majority at 71.73%, showing a minimal decrease from 71.95%. Meanwhile, the census started recording a Hispanic presence in 2010, registering 1.43% with no prior data available, while the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native went down to zero. There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Shinault surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.95% | 71.73% | -0.31% |
| Black | 23.96% | 23.06% | -3.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.8% | 52.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |