Explore the Family Name Shutters
The meaning of Shutters
1. English: variant of Shutter. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Schutters: patronymic from Schutter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shutters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shutters has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Shutters was ranked 47,735th in popularity, with 417 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the popularity rank had risen slightly to 47,429, with an increase of 7.19% in count, bringing the total individuals with the Shutters surname to 447. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #47,429 | 0.64% |
| Count | 417 | 447 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shutters
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shutters has also seen minor changes from 2000 to 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all (97.84%) individuals with the surname Shutters identified as White, with no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, a small shift occurred. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly to 95.97%, while a small percentage began identifying as Hispanic (1.79%) or as belonging to two or more races (1.57%). There were still no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.97% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |