Explore the Family Name Shipwash
The meaning of Shipwash
English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Sheepwash, from Middle English shepwash ‘place for washing sheep’ (Old English scēapwæsce). The surname my be topographic, for someone who lived near a sheepwash, or habitational, from a place so named, such as Sheepwash (Devon, Northumberland), Sheepwash in Bishops Nympton (Devon), or Sheepwash Farm in Nuthurst (Sussex).
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How common is the last name Shipwash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shipwash" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52077, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to 53913, representing a decrease of about 3.53%. However, the actual number of people carrying the "Shipwash" surname increased from 375 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, suggesting a rise of approximately 2.13%. The proportion per 100k people also showed a decline from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a drop of around 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #53,913 | -3.53% |
| Count | 375 | 383 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shipwash
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the "Shipwash" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this name identify as White. This group made up 97.87% of all Shipwashes in 2000, falling slightly to 96.34% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, those identifying with two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these periods. However, there was a small emergence of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for roughly 2.09% of all Shipwashes, where no presence was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 96.34% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 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% |