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

Shoffeitt, 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 Shoffeitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shoffeitt in America

Shoffeitt is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shoffeitt surname appeared 104 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 Shoffeitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shoffeitt 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 Shoffeitt

The surname Shoffeitt is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "scofl" and "feith," which together translate to "one who shovels or moves earth." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations such as farming or manual labor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Shoffeitt name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Scoffeit," a variation likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors common during that era.

In the 13th century, records from the village of Shoffeitt in Derbyshire mention a landowner named Robert de Shoffeitt, indicating that the surname may have been derived from a place name. This village was likely named after an early settler or landowner with the occupational name Shoffeitt.

During the 16th century, the Shoffeitt name appears in various historical documents, including parish records and court proceedings. One notable individual from this period was John Shoffeitt (1524-1592), a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire who played a role in the local wool trade.

In the 17th century, the Shoffeitt family seems to have expanded their influence, with several members holding positions of prominence. William Shoffeitt (1631-1701) was a successful lawyer and judge in London, while his contemporary, Thomas Shoffeitt (1645-1718), was a renowned physician and author of several medical treatises.

As the centuries progressed, the Shoffeitt name continued to appear in various historical records, including those of notable figures such as:

1. Elizabeth Shoffeitt (1789-1862), a philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for better living conditions for the poor in Manchester.
2. Samuel Shoffeitt (1821-1895), a respected architect known for designing several churches and public buildings in Liverpool.
3. Margaret Shoffeitt (1856-1932), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first girls' schools in Birmingham.
4. Edward Shoffeitt (1875-1941), a renowned explorer and naturalist who documented previously undiscovered plant and animal species in the Amazon rainforest.
5. Henry Shoffeitt (1902-1978), a celebrated artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shoffeitt

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

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

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