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

Shoulars, 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 Shoulars surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shoulars in America

Shoulars is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shoulars surname appeared 197 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 Shoulars.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shoulars 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 Shoulars

The surname Shoulars is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Schüler," which means "student" or "scholar," suggesting a potential connection to education or academic pursuits.

One of the earliest known references to the name Shoulars can be found in the records of the town of Heidelberg, Germany, where a certain Johannes Shoulars is mentioned as a scholar at the renowned university in the year 1587. This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with scholarly or academic pursuits.

As the name spread across Europe, various spellings emerged, including Schoulars, Shoulars, and Shulars, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography. In some instances, the name may have been influenced by local place names or geographic features, further contributing to its diversity.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Shoulars throughout history include:

1. Friedrich Shoulars (1720-1795), a German philosopher and writer known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.
2. Sophia Shoulars (1832-1912), a British novelist and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and societal issues.
3. Wilhelm Shoulars (1867-1941), a German architect renowned for his innovative designs and his influence on the Bauhaus movement.
4. Eliza Shoulars (1892-1968), an American suffragette and activist who championed women's rights and social justice.
5. Hans Shoulars (1903-1987), a Swiss chemist whose research on synthetic materials led to groundbreaking advancements in the field of plastics.

While the surname Shoulars may have originated in Germany, it has since spread across the globe, with descendants bearing this name found in various countries and cultures. Its rich history and potential connections to education and academia make it a fascinating surname to explore and appreciate.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shoulars

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

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

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