Explore the Family Name Shortsleeve
The meaning of Shortsleeve
Americanized form of French Courtemanche, translated into English as if it were composed of court ‘short’ + manche ‘sleeve’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shortsleeve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shortsleeve saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shortsleeve was ranked 57,705th in terms of popularity and had a count of 330 people with this surname. A decade later, in 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 57,781 but the count increased to 352, a growth of 6.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #57,781 | -0.13% |
| Count | 330 | 352 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shortsleeve
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Shortsleeve, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 90.61% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 89.77% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic grew from 4.24% in 2000 to 5.40% in 2010, reflecting a 27.36% increase. Individuals who identified as two or more races also increased from 2.42% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Shortsleeve who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant decrease, dropping from 2.42% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.61% | 89.77% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 5.4% | 27.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 3.13% | 29.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.42% | 1.42% | -41.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |