Explore the Family Name Shortreed
The meaning of Shortreed
Scottish: nickname from Older Scots short ‘short, limited’ + red, rad ‘advice, counsel’ (Old English rǣd), for someone who was impatient or who made bad decisions.
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How common is the last name Shortreed in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shortreed has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Shortreed surname was ranked at 93,006 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 95,545, representing a change of -2.73%. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 183 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, an increase of 4.37%. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of -14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #95,545 | -2.73% |
| Count | 183 | 191 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shortreed
In terms of ethnic identity, the Shortreed surname is strongly tied to White ethnicity, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.81% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which decreased marginally to 97.38% in 2010. There were no significant changes reflected in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0 or data being suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 97.38% | -0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |