Explore the Family Name Shugarts
The meaning of Shugarts
Altered form of Shugart, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shugarts in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shugarts has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 65,133rd in popularity and by 2010, it fell to the 69,996th spot, reflecting a 7.47% drop. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 285 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, marking a 1.75% decrease. The proportion of people named Shugarts per 100,000 dropped by 18.18%, going from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #69,996 | -7.47% |
| Count | 285 | 280 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shugarts
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the Shugarts surname. As of 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native carrying the Shugarts surname. However, one can observe a predominant white ethnic identity, with 96.84% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 96.07% in 2010. In addition, those who identified with two or more races under this surname showed a minor increase from 2.11% to 2.14% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.07% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.14% | 1.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |