2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Shidemantle
A compound surname likely combining elements meaning "shelter" and "cloak".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Shidemantle. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Shidemantle 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Shidemantle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Shidemantle, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Shidemantle
The surname SHIDEMANTLE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Yorkshire. It is derived from the Old English words "scide" meaning a barrier or partition, and "mantel" referring to a cloak or mantle. The name likely emerged as a descriptive term for an individual who lived near a barrier or partition, perhaps in close proximity to a fortified structure or enclosure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHIDEMANTLE name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a certain "Willelmus de Shidemantle" who held lands in the village of Middleton, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
During the 13th century, the name appears in various legal documents and records, often with variations in spelling such as "Shidmantell" or "Shidmantel." These variations reflect the fluidity of surname spellings in medieval times, when standardization was not yet established.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the SHIDEMANTLE name was Sir Richard Shidemantle, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. Sir Richard was born in 1325 and died in battle at the siege of Calais in 1347.
Another prominent individual was Margaret SHIDEMANTLE, a wealthy landowner from Lincolnshire who lived during the late 15th century. Records indicate that she bequeathed substantial estates and properties to her heirs upon her death in 1487.
In the 16th century, the SHIDEMANTLE name can be found in various parish records and court documents throughout Yorkshire and neighboring counties. One noteworthy figure from this era was John SHIDEMANTLE, a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who was born in 1545 and served as the city's mayor in 1590.
During the 17th century, the SHIDEMANTLE surname appeared to spread beyond its Yorkshire roots, with families bearing the name recorded in various parts of England, including London and the southern counties. A notable figure from this period was Robert SHIDEMANTLE, a celebrated playwright and poet who was born in Gloucestershire in 1625 and died in London in 1692.
As the centuries progressed, the SHIDEMANTLE name continued to be found in various records and historical documents across England, reflecting the diverse paths and accomplishments of those who carried this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shidemantle
Among Census respondents with the surname Shidemantle, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Shidemantle 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 Shidemantle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Shidemantle
Shidemantle appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-6 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,223 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 3,223 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 Shidemantle 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 | #151,532 | #154,755 | -2.1% |
| Count | 108 | 102 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Shidemantle bearers went from 108 to 102 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 3,223 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #154,755.
FAQ
Shidemantle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Shidemantle?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Shidemantle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Shidemantle?
Shidemantle ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Shidemantle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Shidemantle.
Has Shidemantle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Shidemantle went from 108 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Shidemantle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Shidemantle, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Shidemantle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Shidemantle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Shidemantle (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 Shidemantle mean?
A compound surname likely combining elements meaning "shelter" and "cloak". 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 Shidemantle (0.03 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 Shidemantle?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.