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

Shinault, 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 Shinault surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shinault in America

Shinault is the 18137th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shinault surname appeared 1,535 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Shinault.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shinault 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 Shinault

The surname Shinault has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "chenault," which means "oak tree." It is believed that the name was originally a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in an area with oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shinault can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Chenault" in the Domesday Book, indicating that the family had established themselves in England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records as "Chenault," "Chenalt," and "Chenalt." During this time, the spelling of surnames was not standardized, leading to variations in the way the name was written.

One notable individual with the surname Shinault was Robert Chenault, a French nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was a knight and landowner, and his name is recorded in several historical documents from that period.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved further, with variations such as "Shenault" and "Shynault" appearing in records. This was likely due to the influence of regional dialects and the changes in language over time.

Another prominent figure with the surname Shinault was Jean Shenault, a French explorer and navigator who was born in 1589. He is credited with mapping parts of the Caribbean and contributing to the exploration of the New World.

During the 17th century, the name continued to be spelled in various ways, including "Shinault," "Shynault," and "Shenault." One notable individual from this period was Pierre Shinault, a French artist and sculptor who was born in 1632 and is known for his works in churches and public buildings throughout France.

In the 18th century, the spelling of the name began to stabilize, with "Shinault" becoming the most common variation. One significant figure with this surname was Marie Shinault, a French botanist and naturalist who lived from 1724 to 1808. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is recognized for her extensive collection of botanical specimens.

The 19th century saw the surname Shinault spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, as a result of immigration. One notable individual from this period was Charles Shinault, an American businessman and philanthropist who was born in 1842. He made his fortune in the textile industry and donated a significant portion of his wealth to educational institutions and charitable organizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shinault

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

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

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