Explore the Family Name Shinhoster
The meaning of Shinhoster
African American: variant of Shinholster.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shinhoster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shinhoster has seen a minor fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 116,835 in the United States, but fell slightly to 120,901 by 2010 - a decrease of 3.48%. However, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 138 in 2000 to 143 in 2010, marking a 3.62% growth. The proportion per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #120,901 | -3.48% |
| Count | 138 | 143 | 3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shinhoster
When we look at the ethnic identities associated with the Shinhoster surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see a notable shift over the same decade. In 2000, approximately 96.38% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, while no individuals identified as White, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black had decreased slightly to 91.61%, and for the first time, a small percentage (5.59%) identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.38% | 91.61% | -4.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |