Explore the Family Name Show
The meaning of Show
1. English (Lancashire and Cumberland): probably a variant of Shaw, perhaps representing a blend in Middle English of Old English sceaga and Old Norse skógr, both meaning ‘wood’. 2. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Show in the United States?
The surname "Show" has seen a drop in its popularity ranking based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it held rank 22,591, but by 2010 it had slipped to 27,228, marking a decrease of 20.53%. The number of people with the surname "Show" also declined from 1,062 in 2000 to 888 in 2010, reflecting a dip of 16.38%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named "Show" per 100k population decreased by 23.08% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,591 | #27,228 | -20.53% |
| Count | 1,062 | 888 | -16.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.3 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Show
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Show" underwent notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 21.87%, whereas the count of those identifying with two or more races rose by 36.36%. There was a minor increase in White representation of 0.91% and Hispanic representation grew by 10.61%. However, the percentage of Black individuals bearing the "Show" surname significantly dropped by 48.14%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor increase of 2.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.37% | 85.14% | 0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.71% | 5.74% | 21.87% |
| Black | 5.65% | 2.93% | -48.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.7% | 36.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.98% | 2.03% | 2.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.46% | 10.61% |