Explore the Family Name Shinpaugh
The meaning of Shinpaugh
Perhaps a much altered form of German Schönbach, a habitational name from any of at least 13 places so named in Germany and Austria.
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How common is the last name Shinpaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shinpaugh's popularity has seen a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked 80,502 and by 2010, it had fallen to 84,748 in rank, marking a 5.27% decrease in its popularity. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly from 219 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.91%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #84,748 | -5.27% |
| Count | 219 | 221 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shinpaugh
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shinpaugh, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 94.98% of those with this surname identified as White, although this figure decreased to 91.86% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a notable change in the Hispanic group; while there were no Shinpaughs identifying as Hispanic in 2000, this figure rose to 4.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 91.86% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |