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

Shuart, 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 Shuart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shuart in America

Shuart is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shuart surname appeared 435 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 Shuart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shuart 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 Shuart

The surname Shuart is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "schuer," which means "shed" or "shelter," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a shed or small outbuilding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shuart can be found in the parish records of the town of Niederndodeleben, located in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany. In these records, dating back to the late 1500s, there are several entries mentioning individuals with variations of the surname, such as "Schüer," "Schürer," and "Schürhart."

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In the Netherlands, for instance, the surname was sometimes written as "Schuurt" or "Schuurte." This variation likely arose due to the Dutch word "schuur," which also means "shed" or "barn."

While the Shuart surname does not appear to have been mentioned in any major historical manuscripts or records, several notable individuals have carried this name throughout history. One such figure was Johann Shuart, a German composer and organist who lived in the late 17th century and is known for his contributions to the development of baroque music.

Another notable Shuart was Wilhelm Shuart, a German military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century. He is believed to have been born in 1785 and died in 1856.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Shuart surname can be traced back to the late 18th century, when a family by the name of Shuart settled in the state of Pennsylvania. This branch of the family is said to have originated from the Rhineland region of Germany.

Among the notable American Shuarts was Henry Shuart, a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly in the mid-19th century. He was born in 1815 and died in 1892.

Another prominent American with this surname was Sarah Shuart, a philanthropist and women's rights activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and advocating for women's suffrage.

While the Shuart surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple continents. From its humble beginnings as a name associated with modest dwellings to its representation among notable figures in various fields, the name Shuart has left a lasting mark on the tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shuart

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

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

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