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

Shimshock, 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 Shimshock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shimshock in America

Shimshock is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shimshock surname appeared 144 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 Shimshock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shimshock 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 Shimshock

The surname Shimshock is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions that are now part of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One possible origin of the name Shimshock is from the Old Polish word "szymsza," which referred to a type of coarse wool fabric. This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupation or trade related to the production or handling of this fabric. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname referring to someone who wore clothes made from this material.

Another theory suggests that Shimshock may have originated from a place name or geographic location. In this case, it could have been derived from a town, village, or region where the earliest bearers of the name resided. However, the specific place of origin is uncertain, as many historical records from that time period have been lost or damaged.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shimshock can be found in a Polish census record from the late 15th century, where it appears as "Szymszkow." This variation in spelling was common in those times, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Shimshock. In the 16th century, a Polish nobleman named Jan Shimshock was recorded as owning a significant landholding in the region of Krakow. Another individual, Tomasz Shimshock, was a prominent merchant in the city of Lviv (now part of Ukraine) in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, a Ukrainian Cossack leader named Andrii Shimshock played a significant role in the resistance against the Russian Empire's expansion into the region. His exploits were documented in various historical accounts of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, a renowned Polish artist named Katarzyna Shimshock gained recognition for her landscapes and portraiture. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are now preserved in several museums.

In the early 20th century, a Ukrainian physicist named Bohdan Shimshock made important contributions to the study of electromagnetic radiation and its applications in communication technology.

While the surname Shimshock may not be as widely known as some others, its history spans centuries and is intertwined with the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe. Its origins, whether occupational, geographic, or something else entirely, remain a subject of scholarly debate and ongoing research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shimshock

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

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

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