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

Shiman, 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 Shiman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shiman in America

Shiman is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shiman surname appeared 135 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 Shiman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shiman 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 Shiman

The surname SHIMAN originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the areas that are now Ukraine and Belarus. It is believed to have its roots in the East Slavic languages, possibly derived from the word "shiman," which means "sorcerer" or "healer."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SHIMAN can be traced back to the 16th century in historical documents from the region. It appears in various spellings such as Shyman, Shiman, and Shymon. These variations likely reflect the different dialects and regional pronunciations prevalent at the time.

In the 17th century, the SHIMAN surname is found in records from the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable individual from this period was Ivan SHIMAN, a merchant and landowner who lived from 1625 to 1692.

As the SHIMAN family spread across Eastern Europe, the surname became associated with various place names. For instance, the village of Shymanovka in modern-day Ukraine was likely named after a SHIMAN family that settled there.

In the 19th century, the SHIMAN surname gained prominence with the birth of Yevhen SHIMAN (1828-1904), a Ukrainian writer and educator who played a significant role in promoting Ukrainian literature and culture.

Another notable figure was Vasyl SHIMAN (1865-1932), a Ukrainian politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Central Rada, the revolutionary parliament established during the Ukrainian struggle for independence in the early 20th century.

During the 20th century, the SHIMAN surname continued to be associated with notable individuals in various fields. One example is Oleksandr SHIMAN (1918-1992), a Soviet and Ukrainian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of metallurgy.

In the literary world, Hryhoriy SHIMAN (1937-2011) was a prominent Ukrainian poet and translator whose works explored themes of identity, history, and the human condition.

While the SHIMAN surname has its origins in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shiman

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

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

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