Explore the Family Name Shrode
The meaning of Shrode
Americanized form of German Schrode, a nickname for a loutish person, from Middle High German schrōt(e) ‘stick, block, log’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shrode in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shrode has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shrode was ranked 39,176 in terms of commonality with a total count of 529 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,270 with the count equally decreasing to 486, which represents an 8.13% decrease. The proportion per 100k also declined by 20%, standing at 0.2 in 2000 and dropping to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #44,270 | -13% |
| Count | 529 | 486 | -8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shrode
Regarding ethnicity associated with the surname Shrode, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In the year 2000, about 96.79% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly reduced to 96.09% in 2010. A small percentage of people with the Shrode surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 (1.89%) and 2010 (1.85%). Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the category “Two or more races” in 2010 with a 1.23% representation. There were no individuals with the Shrode surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 96.09% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.85% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |