Explore the Family Name Shurn
The meaning of Shurn
1. Altered form of Sharron, a surname of French origin. 2. English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Shurn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shurn has slightly decreased in rank but increased in count between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shurn was the 63,450th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 63,698th spot, a decrease of 0.39%. However, the actual count of people with the Shurn surname rose from 294 to 313 during this period, marking an increase of 6.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #63,698 | -0.39% |
| Count | 294 | 313 | 6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shurn
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Shurn, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 88.1% to 84.66%, a change of -3.90%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as White increased by 26.60%, moving from 7.82% to 9.90%. There was also growth in the percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities, which went up from 2.72% to 3.83%, reflecting a 40.81% increase. No individuals with the Shurn surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.1% | 84.66% | -3.9% |
| White | 7.82% | 9.9% | 26.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 3.83% | 40.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |