Explore the Family Name Shiner
The meaning of Shiner
1. English: variant of Shinner, an occupational name from southern Middle English schinner ‘skinner’, an agent derivative of Middle English schin ‘skin’ (Old English scinn), used for someone who stripped the hide from animals, to be used in the production of fur garments or to be tanned for leather. Compare Skinner. 2. Americanized form of German Scheiner.
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How common is the last name Shiner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Shiner" has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,208th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 15,127th, marking a 6.47% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people with the "Shiner" surname modestly increased from 1,938 to 1,949 during the same period, signifying a 0.57% growth. Yet its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%, indicating that while more people bore the name, it was not keeping pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,208 | #15,127 | -6.47% |
| Count | 1,938 | 1,949 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.66 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shiner
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the "Shiner" surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decline of 1.55%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 56.94% during this period. There was also a small uptick in those identifying as Black, increasing by 8.66%. Interestingly, the percentage of those with the "Shiner" surname who identified as belonging to two or more races saw a substantial rise of 39.77%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 92.36% | -1.55% |
| Black | 3.35% | 3.64% | 8.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.26% | 56.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.23% | 39.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |