Explore the Family Name Shough
The meaning of Shough
Possibly an Americanized form of German Schuch or Schoch, or possibly Schau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shough in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Shough' has seen a decrease over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,917 in popularity with a count of 570 individuals holding this name, equivalent to a proportion of 0.21 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 42,640 with a count of 508, representing a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 people - a drop of 19.05% in proportion terms.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #42,640 | -15.5% |
| Count | 570 | 508 | -10.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shough
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Shough' also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.32%), followed by those identifying as Hispanic (1.58%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.05%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.70%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (1.97%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.57%). Additionally, a new category appeared with 1.57% identifying with two or more races. No individuals with the surname 'Shough' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 93.7% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.97% | 24.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 1.57% | 49.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |