Explore the Family Name Shoun
The meaning of Shoun
Americanized form of German Schaun, a cognate of Schön (see Schoen). The surname Schaun is rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shoun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shoun has seen a modest increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 35,342 and it then improved to 34,110 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 3.49%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew by 10.45%, from 603 in 2000 to 666 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people likewise saw an increase of 4.55%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #34,110 | 3.49% |
| Count | 603 | 666 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shoun
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shoun, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing this last name identify as White, with the percentage remaining nearly static at 93.70% in 2000 and 93.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander have decreased by 36.75% between the two census years. On the other hand, there is a noticeable growth within those who identify with two or more races, rising from 2.49% to 3.30%. The Hispanic group also saw a slight increase of 0.67%. It should be noted that there were no individuals with the surname Shoun who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 93.69% | -0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 3.3% | 32.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.5% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 1.05% | -36.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |