Explore the Family Name Shy
The meaning of Shy
1. Perhaps an Americanized form of Norwegian Schei. 2. Chinese: variant of Shi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Shy' has decreased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 13,593 and by 2010, it slipped to 15,090, marking an 11.01% drop in the ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease, falling from 2,049 in 2000 to 1,955 in 2010, which is a decrease of 4.59%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.76 to 0.66, a decrease of 13.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,593 | #15,090 | -11.01% |
| Count | 2,049 | 1,955 | -4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.66 | -13.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Shy' has seen some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a significant decline in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, dropping from 9.47% to 4.19%, a decrease of 55.76%. Two or more races experienced a slight increase from 2.00% to 2.25%. Individuals identified as White decreased slightly from 52.51% to 51.36%. The Hispanic category saw a growth from 1.07% to 1.89%, a significant increase of 76.64%. The proportion of Blacks increased from 34.26% to 39.08%, a rise of 14.07%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category observed the largest increase from 0.68% to 1.23%, a substantial jump of 80.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.51% | 51.36% | -2.19% |
| Black | 34.26% | 39.08% | 14.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.47% | 4.19% | -55.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.25% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.89% | 76.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 1.23% | 80.88% |