Explore the Family Name Shugar
The meaning of Shugar
1. English (Dorset): variant of Sugar. 2. Americanized form of Croatian, Czech, and Slovak Šugar or Šugár (see Sugar).
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How common is the last name Shugar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shugar was ranked 67,113 in population popularity in the year 2000 and saw a slight drop to be ranked 68,949 in the year 2010. This represents a change of -2.74 in rank. However, there was a small increase in the number of individuals with the surname from 275 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, which is a 3.64% increase. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #68,949 | -2.74% |
| Count | 275 | 285 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shugar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Shugar is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, about 95.64% of those with the Shugar surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.49% by the year 2010. The census data did not record any individuals with the Shugar surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The category for two or more races also remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 96.49% | 0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |