Explore the Family Name Shows
The meaning of Shows
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shows in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Shows' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,419th in terms of frequency and by 2010, it had dropped to the 11,648th position, marking an 11.8% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 2,835 to 2,691, showing a 5.08% reduction. Moreover, the proportion of people named 'Shows' per 100,000 population fell by 13.33%, from 1.05 to 0.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,419 | #11,648 | -11.8% |
| Count | 2,835 | 2,691 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 0.91 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shows
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the 'Shows' surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase of 102.17% in individuals identifying with two or more races. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic origin rose by 24.88%, while those identifying as Black increased by 17.4%. However, the percentage of White individuals decreased from 93.26% to 91.08%. There were also small increases observed in Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, although these were suppressed in the 2000 dataset for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 91.08% | -2.34% |
| Black | 3.39% | 3.98% | 17.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.56% | 24.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.86% | 102.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.19% | 0% |