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

Shinhoster, 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 Shinhoster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shinhoster in America

Shinhoster is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shinhoster surname appeared 143 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 Shinhoster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shinhoster 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 Shinhoster

The surname SHINHOSTER is of English origin, believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is a locational name, derived from a place called Shinhoster or a similar variation. The name likely originated in one of the northern counties of England, possibly Yorkshire or Lancashire, where many surnames of this type can be traced.

One theory suggests that SHINHOSTER is a compound word, combining the Old English elements "scin" (meaning shin or leg) and "hoster" (a variant of the word "hurst," meaning a wooded hill or ridge). This could indicate that the name originated from a location near a prominent wooded hill or ridge, perhaps one with a distinctive shape resembling a shin or leg.

Historical records mentioning the SHINHOSTER surname are scarce, but it is believed that the name first appeared in parish registers and court records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a certain William SHINHOSTER was christened in 1612.

Another early record of the name can be found in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, a series of documents listing those who pledged allegiance to the Protestant religion during the English Civil War. In these returns, a John SHINHOSTER is listed as a resident of the village of Aughton, Lancashire.

Variations in spelling were common in earlier centuries, and the name SHINHOSTER may have been written in different ways, such as Shinhurste, Shynhurste, or Shinhoste, among others. These spelling variations often reflect local dialects and the individual scribes who recorded the names.

One notable individual bearing the SHINHOSTER surname was Robert SHINHOSTER (1645-1721), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was a prominent figure in his local community and served as a magistrate for several years.

Another historical figure with the SHINHOSTER name was Elizabeth SHINHOSTER (1713-1789), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Lancashire. She was renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies and played an essential role in the lives of many families in her region.

In the 19th century, a certain Thomas SHINHOSTER (1822-1897) gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in the city of Leeds, including the Gothic Revival-style St. George's Church.

The name SHINHOSTER has also been associated with military service throughout history. One such individual was Captain James SHINHOSTER (1861-1916), who served in the British Army during the Second Boer War and later in World War I, where he lost his life in the Battle of the Somme.

Finally, there is mention of a notable artist and sculptor named Sarah SHINHOSTER (1879-1962) who hailed from a family of SHINHOSTER descendants in Yorkshire. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across England and received critical acclaim during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shinhoster

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

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

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