Explore the Family Name Shyne
The meaning of Shyne
Irish: variant of Shine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shyne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shyne" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,909 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 55,255, indicating a drop of 20.36%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 438 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, which is a decrease of 15.07%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Shyne per 100,000 residents diminished by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #55,255 | -20.36% |
| Count | 438 | 372 | -15.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shyne
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Shyne", data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives with this surname remained stable at 0% for both years. For those identifying as two or more races, the percentage dropped from 2.28% to 1.61%, a decrease of 29.39%. There was minimal change among Hispanics, showing just a slight increase of 0.62%. The percentage of White individuals with this surname declined by 9.76%, whereas the Black community saw an increase from 50.91% to 55.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.91% | 55.65% | 9.31% |
| White | 44.98% | 40.59% | -9.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 1.61% | -29.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.61% | 0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |