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

Shue, 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 Shue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shue in America

Shue is the 10215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shue surname appeared 3,155 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Shue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shue 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 Shue

The surname "SHUE" 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 Old German word "schue" or "schu," which referred to a shoemaker or cobbler. In those times, surnames were often based on a person's occupation or trade, making it likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals who worked as shoemakers or cobblers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SHUE" can be found in the German town of Worms, where a shoemaker named Hans Shue was documented in the town's records in 1542. The name also appeared in various other German regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony, during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the surname "SHUE" began to spread beyond Germany, as many German immigrants sought new opportunities in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Johann Georg Shue, a German-born painter who lived from 1708 to 1788 and is known for his portraits and religious works.

As the name traveled, its spelling often varied, with variations such as "Schuh," "Schue," and "Shoe" appearing in different regions. In some cases, the name also evolved into other forms, such as "Shew" or "Shoo," reflecting local pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In the United States, the surname "SHUE" can be traced back to the late 18th century, when German immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States is that of Johann Michael Shue, who was born in Germany in 1755 and later settled in Pennsylvania.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the surname "SHUE" made notable contributions in various fields. For example, Henry A. Shue was a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855. Another notable figure was David M. Shue, a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, who was born in 1825 and served with distinction in several major battles.

As the 20th century dawned, the name "SHUE" continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds. One notable figure was Dr. Henry Shue, a philosophy professor and influential scholar in the field of human rights, who was born in 1942 and made significant contributions to the study of just war theory and international ethics.

Throughout its history, the surname "SHUE" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, from skilled tradesmen and craftspeople to artists, soldiers, politicians, and academics. While its origins can be traced back to the shoemaking trade in Germany, the name has taken on a rich tapestry of meanings and associations as it has spread across different regions and cultures over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shue

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

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

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