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

Shaut, 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 Shaut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shaut in America

Shaut is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shaut surname appeared 329 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 Shaut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shaut 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 Shaut

The surname SHAUT has its origins in Northern France, specifically the area around Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "chaut," which means "warm" or "hot," possibly referring to a person with a fiery temperament or someone who lived near a warm spring or body of water.

The earliest known record of the SHAUT surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. There, the name is spelled as "Chaut," which was a common variation at the time.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Guillaume SHAUT was a knight who fought alongside King Louis IX during the Seventh Crusade. He was born in 1225 and died in 1270, and his exploits were documented in various chronicles of the time.

Another notable bearer of the SHAUT name was Jean SHAUT, a wealthy merchant from Rouen who lived in the 15th century. He was involved in the thriving wool trade and was known for his philanthropic efforts, establishing a school for underprivileged children in Rouen in 1472.

During the 16th century, the SHAUT surname appeared in the records of the French Protestant Church, indicating that some members of the family had embraced the Reformation. One such individual was Pierre SHAUT, a Huguenot minister who fled France during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572 and sought refuge in England.

In the 18th century, a man named Jacques SHAUT was a respected vintner in the Burgundy region of France. His wines were highly sought after and were even served at the court of King Louis XV. Jacques SHAUT was born in 1712 and died in 1788.

Another notable bearer of the SHAUT surname was Marie-Antoinette SHAUT, a French artist and painter who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was born in 1775 and died in 1837, and her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

Over time, the SHAUT surname has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling such as Shautt, Shaute, and Shawt. However, the origins and historical significance of this name can be traced back to its roots in Northern France during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shaut

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

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

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