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

Shure, 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 Shure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shure in America

Shure is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shure surname appeared 393 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 Shure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shure 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 Shure

The surname SHURE is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English words "scur" or "scur," meaning a shed or shelter. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England during the early medieval period, particularly in areas such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHURE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Scur" in reference to a landowner or tenant in the village of Shirebrook, Derbyshire. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations or locations related to shelters or sheds.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name emerged, including "Shure," "Shure," and "Shyre." These spellings reflect the influence of regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 15th century, the SHURE surname gained prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Shure (1450-1522), a notable English politician and member of Parliament. Another notable figure was John Shure (1520-1588), a Protestant clergyman and theologian who played a significant role in the English Reformation.

The SHURE surname has also been associated with several place names, such as Shurecliffe in Derbyshire and Shureleigh in Cheshire, further emphasizing its connection to geographical locations.

Other notable individuals with the SHURE surname include:

1. William Shure (1608-1672), an English merchant and member of the East India Company.
2. Elizabeth Shure (1670-1738), a prominent landowner and philanthropist in Yorkshire.
3. Sir Robert Shure (1720-1794), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
4. Samuel Shure (1775-1841), an English inventor and pioneer in the development of early agricultural machinery.
5. Hannah Shure (1810-1892), a celebrated author and poet from Lancashire, known for her works on rural life and folklore.

While the SHURE surname is relatively uncommon today, its rich history spans several centuries, reflecting the diverse origins and influences that have shaped English surnames over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shure

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

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

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