Find out how popular the last name Shackley is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Shackley.

Shackley, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Shackley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shackley in America

Shackley is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shackley surname appeared 318 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Shackley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shackley to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Shackley

The surname Shackley is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, specifically a locational surname referring to someone who hailed from a particular hamlet or village called Shackley or Shakeley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Scacheleia," referring to a settlement in Derbyshire. This suggests that the name may have originated in that region, possibly indicating that the earliest bearers of the surname Shackley came from this area.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Schakeley," "Shackeley," and "Shakledy." These variations reflect the phonetic nature of surnames during that time, as well as regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the era.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Shackley was Sir Richard Shackley (1513-1592), a wealthy merchant and landowner from London. He was a prominent figure in the city's mercantile circles and served as an alderman and Sheriff of London.

Another individual of note was John Shackley (1683-1767), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Stonegrave in Yorkshire. He published several works on religious and theological subjects during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Shackley family established a presence in the United States, with records indicating that a Thomas Shackley (1722-1803) emigrated from England and settled in Virginia. He and his descendants contributed to the growth and development of the American colonies.

The name Shackley has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Shackley Hollow in Derbyshire and Shackley Lane in Lancashire. These locations may have served as the origin points for various branches of the Shackley family.

Throughout history, other notable individuals bearing the surname Shackley include:

1. William Shackley (1803-1879), an English architect and civil engineer responsible for designing several notable buildings in Liverpool.
2. Alice Shackley (1880-1961), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reforms.
3. Edward Shackley (1911-1994), an American archaeologist and expert on Native American cultures, particularly those of the Southwest.
4. David Shackley (born 1945), a renowned American anthropologist and expert on lithic analysis and sourcing studies.
5. Theodore Shackley (1953-2002), an American intelligence officer and CIA operative who played a significant role in the Iran-Contra affair.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shackley

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Shackley.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Shackley was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Shackley has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Shackley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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