Explore the Family Name Shuford
The meaning of Shuford
Americanized form of German Schuffert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shuford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shuford has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,142nd most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to the 11,066th position, a change of approximately -9.11%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 2,920 in 2000 to 2,871 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about -1.68%. Correspondingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline of -10.19% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,142 | #11,066 | -9.11% |
| Count | 2,920 | 2,871 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 0.97 | -10.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shuford
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shuford. The ethnicity breakdown for Shuford indicates no noticeable presence among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaskan Native communities both in 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (62.09% in 2000 and 58.90% in 2010), there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade (-5.14%). A significant proportion also identified as Black (34.66% in 2000 and 35.98% in 2010), showing a minimal increase of 3.81% over the ten years. A noteworthy growth was observed within the Hispanic community, where the representation more than doubled from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010, marking a significant change of 116.46%. Also, those identifying with two or more races increased by 38.28% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.09% | 58.9% | -5.14% |
| Black | 34.66% | 35.98% | 3.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.89% | 38.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.71% | 116.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |