Explore the Family Name Shuttlesworth
The meaning of Shuttlesworth
English: variant of Shuttleworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shuttlesworth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shuttlesworth has seen a steady increase in its prevalence over the decade between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 37,319 in the year 2000, it rose to the rank of 35,866 by 2010, marking an increase of 3.89%. In terms of the count, the number of people bearing the surname grew from 562 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, indicating an 11.39% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 did not change during this period, remaining constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #35,866 | 3.89% |
| Count | 562 | 626 | 11.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shuttlesworth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shuttlesworth also underwent some changes, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 88.79% in 2000 to 86.58% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 8.90% to 9.90% during the same period. Notably, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, surging by 115.73% from 0.89% to 1.92%. There was also a rise in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, growing by 61.80% from 0.89% to 1.44%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.79% | 86.58% | -2.49% |
| Black | 8.9% | 9.9% | 11.24% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.92% | 115.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.44% | 61.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |