2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Shanebrook
A locational surname likely referring to someone living near a stream or brook.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Shanebrook. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Shanebrook surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Shanebrook in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Shanebrook, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Shanebrook
The surname Shanebrook has its origins in Ireland and dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic words "sean" meaning old and "bruach" meaning bank or shore, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place located near a river or coastal area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shanebrook can be found in the Petty's Census of Ireland, conducted in the late 1650s. This census provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across various regions of Ireland during that time period.
While there is limited historical documentation specifically mentioning the surname Shanebrook, it is possible that the name may have been included in some local parish records or land registries from the 17th and 18th centuries. However, these documents can be challenging to access and verify.
The earliest known individual with the surname Shanebrook was Patrick Shanebrook, born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1702. Records indicate that he was a farmer and landowner in the region. Another notable bearer of the name was Michael Shanebrook (1745-1822), a merchant and trader who operated a successful business in Dublin.
During the 19th century, the Shanebrook name gained some prominence with the birth of William Shanebrook (1810-1892), a renowned scholar and professor of literature at Trinity College Dublin. His works on Irish poetry and folklore were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Shanebrook (1835-1912), a philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor in Ireland. Her efforts led to the establishment of several charitable organizations and the construction of housing for underprivileged families.
In the realm of politics, John Shanebrook (1867-1942) served as a member of the Irish Parliament, representing County Wicklow from 1901 to 1918. He was known for his advocacy of land reform and tenant rights.
While the surname Shanebrook may not be as widespread as some other Irish surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shanebrook
Among Census respondents with the surname Shanebrook, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Shanebrook bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Shanebrook surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Shanebrook
Shanebrook appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,793 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,568 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 21,793 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 2,568 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Shanebrook surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #152,339 | 1.7% |
| Count | 105 | 106 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Shanebrook bearers went from 105 to 106 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,568 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,339.
FAQ
Shanebrook surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Shanebrook?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Shanebrook. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Shanebrook?
Shanebrook ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Shanebrook. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Shanebrook.
Has Shanebrook become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Shanebrook went from 105 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Shanebrook?
Among Census respondents with the surname Shanebrook, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Shanebrook in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Shanebrook appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Shanebrook (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Shanebrook mean?
A locational surname likely referring to someone living near a stream or brook. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Shanebrook (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Shanebrook?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.