Explore the Family Name Shinder
The meaning of Shinder
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish shinder ‘skinner, flayer’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Genya, Yakov, Zakhary. Russian Anatoliy, Boris, Grigoriy, Igor, Iosif, Leya.
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How common is the last name Shinder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shinder has slightly decreased in rank from 69,428 in 2000 to 69,579 in 2010, representing a slight change of -0.22. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased by 6.82% over the same period, rising from 264 in 2000 to 282 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #69,579 | -0.22% |
| Count | 264 | 282 | 6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shinder
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Shinder identified as White, with an increase from 93.56% in 2000 to 94.68% in 2010. The data also reveals a small presence of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, declining from 1.89% to 1.77% over the decade. In 2010, for the first time, some individuals identified as Black, making up 1.77% of individuals with the surname Shinder. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010, down from 3.41% in 2000. No individuals with the surname Shinder identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 94.68% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.77% | -6.35% |
| Black | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |