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

Shuford, 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 Shuford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shuford in America

Shuford is the 11066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shuford surname appeared 2,871 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 Shuford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shuford 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 Shuford

The surname SHUFORD is believed to have originated in England, likely in the late medieval period or early modern era, around the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a ford or shallow river crossing in a location with the prefix "Shu-" or a similar spelling variation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, England, where a John Shuford was listed as a resident in the year 1635. The name's spelling has evolved over time, with variations like Shufford, Shoford, and Shufurd appearing in historical documents.

In terms of notable individuals bearing the SHUFORD surname, one of the earliest was Sir Robert Shuford (1602-1674), who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He was a landowner and influential figure in the county of Gloucestershire.

Another early bearer of the name was William Shuford (1625-1689), a prominent merchant and trader based in the city of Bristol, who played a role in establishing trade routes with the American colonies in the 17th century.

Moving forward in time, Samuel Shuford (1720-1796) was a farmer and landowner in the colony of Virginia, who later became one of the early settlers in the western regions of North Carolina after the American Revolution.

In the 19th century, one notable figure was Elizabeth Shuford (1838-1912), an educator and advocate for women's rights who established several schools for girls in the state of Indiana.

Lastly, John Shuford (1867-1942) was an influential businessman and industrialist from North Carolina, who played a significant role in the textile industry and the development of the city of Hickory, which was once known as "Shuford Town" in his honor.

While the SHUFORD surname may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history spanning multiple centuries and can be traced back to its English roots, with various individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and regions throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shuford

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

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

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