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

Shouldice, 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 Shouldice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shouldice in America

Shouldice is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shouldice surname appeared 176 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 Shouldice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shouldice 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 Shouldice

The surname Shouldice is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from an Old English place name, possibly a combination of the words "sceald" and "hrycg," which translate to "shallow" and "ridge," respectively. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a shallow ridge or elevated land feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Shouldice name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a person named "Scelderic" residing in the county of Somerset, which could be a variation or predecessor of the modern Shouldice name.

During the 13th century, records show individuals with the surname spelled as "Sheldryk," "Sheldryke," and "Sheldriche," indicating the name's evolution over time. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Thomas Shouldice (1525-1589) was recorded as a landowner and farmer in the village of Cricklade, Wiltshire. His name appeared in various land records and parish registers of the time.

Another historical figure bearing the Shouldice surname was Sir Robert Shouldice (1610-1678), a military officer who served in the English Civil War. He was knighted for his service and valor on the battlefield.

The 18th century saw the birth of Samuel Shouldice (1745-1821), a prominent author and scholar who wrote several works on philosophy and theology. His writings were widely circulated and influenced intellectual discourse during his time.

In the 19th century, a woman named Elizabeth Shouldice (1812-1892) gained recognition as a skilled textile weaver and entrepreneur. She established a successful weaving business that employed many workers in her local community.

One of the more recent notable figures with the Shouldice surname was Sir William Shouldice (1890-1965), a distinguished diplomat who served as the British ambassador to several countries, including France and Italy, during the mid-20th century.

Throughout history, the Shouldice name has appeared in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Yorkshire, where it is believed to have originated and spread over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shouldice

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

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

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