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

Shoesmith, 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 Shoesmith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shoesmith in America

Shoesmith is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shoesmith surname appeared 306 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 Shoesmith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shoesmith 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 Shoesmith

The surname Shoesmith is an occupational surname that originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "scoe" meaning "shoe" and "smið" meaning "smith" or "maker." This suggests that the name initially referred to a craftsman who made or repaired shoes.

The earliest known record of the name Shoesmith dates back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, England. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a man named Robert le Shosmithe is listed as residing in the village of Tickhill. This early spelling variation demonstrates the evolution of the name from its Old English roots.

During the 14th century, the Shoesmith surname began to appear in various historical records across England. In the Poll Tax returns of 1379, a William Shosmethe is documented in the county of Sussex. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of 1332 mention a John Shosmethe from the county of Lincolnshire.

Notable individuals bearing the Shoesmith surname throughout history include William Shoesmith (c. 1550-1630), an English clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Another prominent figure was John Shoesmith (1608-1683), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of York.

In the 18th century, the Shoesmith family established a presence in the town of Hadleigh, Suffolk. Records show that a Samuel Shoesmith (1712-1792) was a respected landowner and farmer in the area. His grandson, also named Samuel Shoesmith (1778-1849), became a successful businessman and served as the mayor of Hadleigh.

The name Shoesmith has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Shoesmith Lane in Haydock, Lancashire, and Shoesmith Field in the village of Swinstead, Lincolnshire. These toponyms likely originated from individuals with the Shoesmith surname who lived or worked in those locations.

Throughout its history, the surname Shoesmith has maintained a strong connection to its occupational roots, reflecting the legacy of skilled shoemakers and their trade. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins remain deeply rooted in the craftsmanship of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shoesmith

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

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

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