Explore the Family Name Shinners
The meaning of Shinners
English and Irish: variant of the Devon name Shinner (itself a variant of Skinner) + excrescent -s. Interchange of sk and sh was an occasional feature of Devon dialect in the 15th century. The name may have been taken from Devon to Ireland in the following centuries. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Seamus.
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How common is the last name Shinners in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shinners has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 40,139th in 2000, its position fell to 40,432nd by 2010, marking a drop of 0.73 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 5.25 percent from 514 in 2000 to 541 in 2010. This growth was not enough to offset the overall population increase, resulting in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.19 to 0.18, a change of -5.26 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #40,432 | -0.73% |
| Count | 514 | 541 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shinners
Turning to ethnicity as represented in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Shinners identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although this proportion saw a slight decrease from 97.47 percent to 93.53 percent. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose from zero in 2000 to 1.48 percent and 2.59 percent respectively in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities dropped from 1.95 percent in 2000 to 1.48 percent in 2010. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 93.53% | -4.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.48% | -24.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |