Explore the Family Name Shoats
The meaning of Shoats
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shoats in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shoats has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,849 in terms of popularity and it rose to 55,741 in 2010, demonstrating a change of approximately 3.64 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew over the same period—from 329 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.85 percent. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #55,741 | 3.64% |
| Count | 329 | 368 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shoats
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Shoats identify as Black, accounting for 66.26 percent in 2000, and increasing by 5 percent to reach 69.57 percent in 2010. Those who identify as White have decreased from 19.45 percent in 2000 to 17.12 percent in 2010. There has also been a decrease in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 9.42 percent to 8.15 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying themselves as having two or more ethnic identities dropped slightly, from 4.26 percent to 4.08 percent. The census data does not show any individuals with the surname Shoats identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.26% | 69.57% | 5% |
| White | 19.45% | 17.12% | -11.98% |
| Hispanic | 9.42% | 8.15% | -13.48% |
| Two or More Races | 4.26% | 4.08% | -4.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |