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

Shaull, 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 Shaull surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shaull in America

Shaull is the 30630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shaull surname appeared 761 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 Shaull.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shaull 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 Shaull

The surname Shaull is of Anglo-Saxon origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, specifically the 9th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sceald" or "scylf," which referred to a shallow place or a ledge. This suggests that the name may have initially been a habitational name, given to someone who lived near a shallow area or a ledge.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are several entries that suggest the presence of this surname or its variations, such as Schaldeford (Shalford) in Surrey and Scaldewelle (Shalwell) in Essex. These place names likely provided the basis for the surname's development.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Shaull can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1195, where a certain William Schald is mentioned. Another early example is from the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1260, which lists a Hugo Schalde.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Shaull or its variations. One such person was Sir William Shawle, who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1491. Another was John Shal, a prominent English clergyman who lived in the 15th century and served as the Bishop of Thetford from 1460 to 1470.

In the 16th century, a man named Thomas Shaull (1516-1562) gained recognition as a scholar and author. He was a fellow of King's College, Cambridge, and wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

During the 17th century, a notable figure was Captain John Shawl (1620-1687), an English naval officer who served in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and was awarded for his bravery and leadership.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual with this surname was Sir John Shalcross (1735-1819), a British politician and member of Parliament who represented various constituencies in Cornwall and Devon.

The surname Shaull and its variations have been present throughout English history, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. While the name may have originated as a habitational name, it has since evolved and been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, clergymen, military officers, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shaull

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

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

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