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

Shaub, 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 Shaub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shaub in America

Shaub is the 25701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shaub surname appeared 959 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 Shaub.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shaub 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 Shaub

The surname Shaub is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century in the region of Swabia, located in southwestern Germany. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Schauber," meaning "one who shaves or shears."

One of the earliest known references to the name Shaub can be found in the 1587 parish records of the town of Kirchheim unter Teck, located in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg. Here, a certain Hans Shaub was listed as a resident of the town.

In the 17th century, the name Shaub appeared in various legal documents and records throughout the Swabian region, often referring to individuals engaged in the textile trade or the shearing of wool. This connection to the wool industry may have contributed to the name's origin and meaning.

During the 18th century, several notable individuals bearing the surname Shaub made their mark. Johann Christoph Shaub (1707-1784) was a respected jurist and legal scholar from Ludwigsburg, whose writings on German law and jurisprudence were widely influential in his time.

As the 19th century dawned, the name Shaub began to spread beyond the borders of Germany. In 1842, a certain Wilhelm Shaub (1812-1889) emigrated from Württemberg to the United States, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. He and his descendants helped establish the Shaub family lineage in America.

Another prominent figure with the surname Shaub was Karl Shaub (1868-1942), a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the design of modern cities in the early 20th century. His work can still be seen in the architectural landscapes of various German cities.

Throughout the centuries, the name Shaub has been spelled in various ways, including Schaub, Schaupp, and Schopp, reflecting regional dialect variations and the evolution of the German language over time. However, the core meaning and connection to the shearing or shaving trade have remained consistent.

While the surname Shaub may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history and enduring presence across generations serve as a testament to the cultural and linguistic diversity of German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shaub

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

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

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