Explore the Family Name Shuff
The meaning of Shuff
Americanized form of German Schuff or Schaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shuff in the United States?
In terms of popularity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shuff experienced a slight decrease in both its rank and count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shuff held the rank of 14,570 which fell by 8.15% to 15,758 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name dipped slightly by 1.28%, from 1,874 in 2000 to 1,850 in 2010. The proportion of the surname Shuff per 100,000 people also decreased by approximately 8.7% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,570 | #15,758 | -8.15% |
| Count | 1,874 | 1,850 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.63 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shuff
Regarding ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Shuff identified as White, although there was a small decline of 1.37% between 2000 and 2010. During this decade, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly by 4.04%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a moderate increase of 6.02%. A significant rise was observed in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010 – a change of 102.20%. No individuals with the surname Shuff identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.11% | 87.89% | -1.37% |
| Black | 8.16% | 8.49% | 4.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.84% | 102.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.41% | 6.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |