Explore the Family Name Shumsky
The meaning of Shumsky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Shumsk in Ukraine or Shumskas in Lithuania. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shmul. Russian Arkady, Grigory, Leonid, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Shumsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shumsky has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shumsky was ranked as the 57,090th most popular surname in the U.S., with 334 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, despite a slight increase in count to 339, its rank had fallen to 59,603rd, marking a change of -4.4%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #59,603 | -4.4% |
| Count | 334 | 339 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shumsky
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shumsky, the census data reveals that most bearers of this name are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.20% of the Shumskys identified themselves as White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 97.94% in 2010. The data for other ethnic identifications such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy. This information is again based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.94% | -0.26% |
| 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% |