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

Shine, 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 Shine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shine in America

Shine is the 5595th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shine surname appeared 6,217 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Shine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shine 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 Shine

The surname SHINE is a locational name that originated in England. It is derived from the Old English word "scīnan," meaning "to shine" or "to be bright." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bright or shining place, such as a clearing or a sunny area.

The earliest recorded instance of the SHINE surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Norfolk, England. In 1273, a man named William de Shine was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk. The "de" prefix indicates that he was from a particular location or estate called Shine.

During the medieval period, the SHINE surname was also found in various records across southern England, including Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. In the 16th century, the name appeared in the parish records of Wiltshire, where a Thomas Shyne was recorded in 1564.

One notable bearer of the SHINE surname was Sir John Shine (c. 1490-1568), a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire and a prominent figure during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another early individual with this name was William Shine (c. 1600-1679), a landowner and member of the gentry in Worcestershire.

In the 17th century, the SHINE surname spread to other parts of England and began to appear in records from places like Lancashire and Yorkshire. Some variations of the name included Shyne, Shene, and Sheen.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the SHINE surname achieved notable positions or made significant contributions. For example, John Shine (1730-1805) was a renowned engraver and artist in London, while Thomas Shine (1795-1853) was a successful architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Bath.

Another prominent figure was Richard Shine (1826-1879), a British businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Melbourne, Australia, in the late 1800s. He played a crucial role in the development of the city's infrastructure and public works during that period.

The SHINE surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Shine Farm in Wiltshire and Shine Hill in Norfolk. These locations may have been named after early bearers of the surname or related to the meaning of the name itself.

While the SHINE surname is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shine

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

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

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