Explore the Family Name Shukis
The meaning of Shukis
Altered form of Lithuanian Šukys: perhaps a derivative of šukė ‘splinter’ or šukuoti ‘to comb’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shukis in the United States?
The surname Shukis exhibited a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 70,273rd in terms of prevalence within the United States but dropped to 73,911th by 2010, representing a change of -5.18%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname marginally increased from 260 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, an increase of 0.77%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Shukis surname fell by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #73,911 | -5.18% |
| Count | 260 | 262 | 0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shukis
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Shukis surname identified as White, based on data gathered during the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.69% of Shukises identified as White, though that percentage dropped to 95.8% by 2010, a decrease of 1.93%. There were no recorded instances of Shukises identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data indicated the emergence of a Hispanic cohort within the Shukis community, accounting for 3.44% of the total Shukis population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 95.8% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |