Explore the Family Name Shingledecker
The meaning of Shingledecker
Americanized form of German Schindeldecker (see Shindledecker). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shingledecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shingledecker showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 34,949th in the year 2000, it rose slightly to 34,878th in 2010, marking a small change of 0.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 5.89%, from 611 to 647 people over the same time period. However, there was a minor decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, dropping by 4.35% from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #34,878 | 0.2% |
| Count | 611 | 647 | 5.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shingledecker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Shingledecker identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.56%. In contrast, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 13.41%, rising from 0.82% to 0.93%. The group identifying with two or more ethnic identities also saw a significant increase, up by 29.77% from 1.31% to 1.70%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new addition to the Hispanic category in 2010, but the exact figure was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.05% | -1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.7% | 29.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.93% | 13.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |