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

Shines, 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 Shines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shines in America

Shines is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shines surname appeared 383 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 Shines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shines 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 Shines

The surname SHINES has its origins tracing back to England in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "scine" or "schene," meaning "bright" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a bright or radiant appearance or personality.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Shyne, Shynne, and Shene. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, which mentions a person named Willelmus Shene.

The SHINES surname is associated with several place names in England, including Sheen in Surrey and Shene in Staffordshire. These locations may have influenced the spelling and spread of the name across different regions.

Notable historical figures bearing the SHINES surname include John Sheen (c. 1370-1458), an English Catholic Bishop of St. Asaph and a renowned preacher during the 15th century. Another prominent individual was Sir Michael Sheen (c. 1500-1558), a Member of Parliament and a supporter of Lady Jane Grey during the turbulent period of the English Reformation.

In the 16th century, the SHINES name gained further recognition with Sir Ralph Sheine (c. 1545-1607), an English soldier and courtier who served under Queen Elizabeth I and was knighted for his military service during the Anglo-Spanish War.

The SHINES surname also has ties to literature, with the English poet and playwright Edmund Shene (c. 1570-1630) being a notable figure from the Elizabethan era. His works, though not widely known today, were popular during his lifetime.

Another individual of note is William Shines (c. 1585-1645), an English clergyman and academic who served as the President of St John's College, Cambridge, and played a significant role in the university's administration during the early 17th century.

While the surname SHINES may not be among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and connections to various notable figures across different eras and professions showcase its enduring legacy and the rich tapestry of English history woven into its origin and evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shines

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

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

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