Explore the Family Name Shuemake
The meaning of Shuemake
Variant of Shoemake 1, a surname of French origin. This surname is also found among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shuemake in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shuemake saw a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Shuemake was ranked as the 65,668th most common surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had fallen to 82,908th. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a drop from 282 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 19.5%. The proportion of individuals named Shuemake per 100,000 people similarly fell by 20% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #82,908 | -26.25% |
| Count | 282 | 227 | -19.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shuemake
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shuemake varied somewhat over the same period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 70.57% of those with the surname identified as White, rising slightly to 71.37% by 2010. Meanwhile, approximately 21.28% identified as Black in 2000, increasing to 22.47% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics with the surname rose significantly from 2.48% to 4.85%, representing a change of 95.56%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives bearing the surname in either year, and the percentage identifying as two or more races dropped from 3.55% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.57% | 71.37% | 1.13% |
| Black | 21.28% | 22.47% | 5.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 4.85% | 95.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |