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

Shou, 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 Shou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shou in America

Shou is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shou surname appeared 276 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 Shou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shou 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 Shou

The surname "SHOU" has its origins in China, tracing back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC). It is derived from the Chinese word "shou," which means "long life" or "longevity." The name likely originated as a symbolic wish or blessing for those who bore it.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name "SHOU" appeared in several historical records and manuscripts. One notable example is the "Wulin Jiushi," a collection of biographies of prominent scholars and officials from the Song period.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name "SHOU" was a scholar named Shou Zhongyi, who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). He was renowned for his expertise in Confucian classics and served as a tutor to the imperial family.

Another famous individual with the surname "SHOU" was Shou Qizhou, a prominent general during the Song Dynasty. He played a crucial role in defending the empire against the Liao and Xia invasions in the 11th century.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the name "SHOU" was often associated with the city of Shouzhou, now known as Shou County in Anhui Province. The city's name was derived from the surname, indicating a strong connection between the place and the family name.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), a notable figure named Shou Zhixin served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court. He was known for his contributions to improving the education system and promoting Confucian values.

In more recent history, Shou Yi (1900-1992) was a renowned Chinese architect and educator. He played a significant role in the development of modern architecture in China and was recognized for his efforts in preserving traditional Chinese architectural styles.

The surname "SHOU" has a rich history and cultural significance in China, reflecting the value placed on longevity and the enduring legacy of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shou

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

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

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