Explore the Family Name Shure
The meaning of Shure
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shure in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shure saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shure was ranked 46,758th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 52,736th, marking a decline of 12.78%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, from 428 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, a reduction of 8.18%. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Shure per 100,000 people fell by 18.75% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #52,736 | -12.78% |
| Count | 428 | 393 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shure
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over the same period. While the majority of individuals with the surname Shure identified as White (96.26% in 2000 and 94.66% in 2010), there were noticeable changes in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% to 2.04%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% to 1.53%. However, the figures for those identifying with two or more races and Black both dropped from 1.4% to 0%. No individuals named Shure identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 94.66% | -1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |