Explore the Family Name Shuffield
The meaning of Shuffield
English: variant of Sheffield. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shuffield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Shuffield surname has shown a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,445th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 36,048th. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Shuffield surname increased by about 3.49%, from 601 in 2000 to 622 in 2010. However, when compared to the general population, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 4.55%, indicating that while the count increased, other surnames saw a greater increase in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #36,048 | -1.7% |
| Count | 601 | 622 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shuffield
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Shuffield surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified as White, although there were slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.34% of Shuffields identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 94.37% in 2010. The surname also saw a modest increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.66% to 1.77%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.16% to 1.61%). Interestingly, 2010 marked the first year that some Shuffields identified themselves as being of Two or more races. No Shuffields identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.37% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.77% | 6.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.61% | 38.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |