Explore the Family Name Shingler
The meaning of Shingler
English (Staffordshire and Shropshire): occupational name for someone who laid wooden tiles (shingles) on roofs, from an agent derivative of Middle English schingle ‘shingle’.
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How common is the last name Shingler in the United States?
The surname "Shingler" was ranked 21,265th in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 22,301st in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.87%, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,149 in 2000 to 1,156 in 2010, showing modest growth of 0.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 9.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,265 | #22,301 | -4.87% |
| Count | 1,149 | 1,156 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shingler
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Shingler surname identified as White, making up 86.42% in 2000 and 84.78% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 1.90%. The next largest ethnicity group was Black, which rose from 10.53% in 2000 to 11.07% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, jumping from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010, marking an increase of 49.18%. Lastly, those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.42% | 84.78% | -1.9% |
| Black | 10.53% | 11.07% | 5.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.82% | 49.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.64% | 17.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |