Explore the Family Name Shinaver
The meaning of Shinaver
Americanized form of French Chênevert (see Chenevert). Compare Chinavare and Shinevar. History: Bearers of the surname Shinaver trace their origin to Pierre Marbec dit Chênevert from France (see Chenevert).
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How common is the last name Shinaver in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shinaver has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. The popularity ranking improved from 82,019 in 2000 to 75,317 in 2010, indicating an 8.17% rise. The count of individuals with the Shinaver surname also increased by 19.63%, from 214 in 2000 to 256 in 2010. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100k statistic, which jumped by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #75,317 | 8.17% |
| Count | 214 | 256 | 19.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shinaver
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Shinaver surname from 2000 to 2010. In both years, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.68%, from 94.39% in 2000 to 93.75% in 2010. There was a notable change in those identifying as two or more races, with this group representing 2.73% of Shinavers in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 3.74% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 93.75% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.74% | 0% | 0% |