Explore the Family Name Shira
The meaning of Shira
1. Americanized form of German Scheurer and possibly also of some other German name or Scottish and northern English Shearer. 2. Albanian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from shirë (definite form shira) ‘resin’, also ‘grape or pear cider’. 3. Jewish (Israeli): modern Hebrew name from a word meaning ‘song’.
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How common is the last name Shira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shira" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,682nd most common surname, but its rank slipped to 39,607 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 29.09%. The number of individuals bearing this name also declined from 717 in 2000 to 555 in 2010, which represents a decrease of about 22.59%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the 'Shira' surname declined by roughly 29.63% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #39,607 | -29.09% |
| Count | 717 | 555 | -22.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.19 | -29.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shira
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Shira', the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts over the decade. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, with the proportion increasing slightly from 88.28% in 2000 to 92.07% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly from 6.56% in 2000 to just 2.16% in 2010. Individuals with the Shira surname who identified as two or more races also saw a decrease from 2.79% to 1.44%. On the other hand, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.28% | 92.07% | 4.29% |
| Black | 1.39% | 2.34% | 68.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.56% | 2.16% | -67.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 1.44% | -48.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |