Explore the Family Name Shoptaw
The meaning of Shoptaw
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shoptaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shoptaw has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,563rd most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 50,960th position, a decrease of 2.82%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Shoptaw surname increased during this period, from 398 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, which is a growth of 2.76%. The proportion per 100k also fell by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #50,960 | -2.82% |
| Count | 398 | 409 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shoptaw
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Shoptaw surname reveals that a majority identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.46% identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 92.91% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a minimal increase from 3.52% to 3.67% over the same period. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased significantly from 2.01% to 2.93%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic were present in 2000 (at 1.26%) but not reported in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.46% | 92.91% | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 3.67% | 4.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.01% | 2.93% | 45.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |