Explore the Family Name Shutts
The meaning of Shutts
1. English: variant of Shutt, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Schuts: occupational name for an archer, Middle Dutch schuts, or for a watchman or guard. 3. Americanized form of German Schutz. Compare Schutts.
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How common is the last name Shutts in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shutts held a steady position in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with a slight drop in its rank from 19,118 to 19,131. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased by nearly 8%, from 1,316 to 1,421. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals named Shutts per 100,000 decreased slightly by 2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,118 | #19,131 | -0.07% |
| Count | 1,316 | 1,421 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shutts
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shutts saw significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, there was a considerable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (rising by 69.34%) and a new emergence of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities. There was also a significant percentage increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up by 33.82%) and those identifying with two or more races (up by 39.56%). However, the representation of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly, falling by 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 93.67% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.32% | 69.34% |
| Black | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.27% | 39.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.91% | 33.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |