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

Shadle, 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 Shadle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shadle in America

Shadle is the 13922nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shadle surname appeared 2,169 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Shadle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shadle 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 Shadle

The surname Shadle is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Schädel," which means "skull" or "cranium." This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname, perhaps referring to a distinctive physical characteristic or an occupation related to medical practices or skeletal studies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a medieval manuscript compiled in the late 12th century, which mentions a person named "Conradus Schadel" in the year 1196. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and its early spelling variations.

The Shadle surname may also have connections to specific geographical locations in Germany. Some historians suggest that it could be associated with the town of Schädel, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, or the village of Schadeleben in Saxony-Anhalt. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa.

Notable individuals bearing the Shadle surname throughout history include Johann Schädel (1482-1540), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of planetary motion. Another prominent figure was Hans Schädel (1510-1592), a German Renaissance painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Schädel (1736-1796) was a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and ethics. During the same period, Johann Heinrich Schädel (1753-1823) was a German botanist and physician who made valuable contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.

Moving into the 19th century, Karl Friedrich Schädel (1821-1892) was a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of modern city planning principles. His designs and urban renewal projects had a lasting impact on various German cities.

While the Shadle surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other countries. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and origins of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shadle

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

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 Shadle 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 Shadle 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 Shadle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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