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

Shurelds, 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 Shurelds surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shurelds in America

Shurelds is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shurelds surname appeared 114 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 Shurelds.

The history of the last name Shurelds

The surname Shurelds has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon regions of England, dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "scur" meaning "shower" and "hield" meaning "shelter" or "shield." The name may have been given to someone who lived near a shelter or shield-shaped landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shurelds can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086. This comprehensive record of landowners in England mentions a landowner named Alfric Scurhield in the county of Kent. This entry suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Shureld," appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1272. This document recorded tax records and financial transactions, indicating that the Shurelds family had established themselves in the area.

The surname Shurelds has also been associated with various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Shureld in Oxfordshire is believed to have derived its name from the Shurelds family who may have resided there or owned land in the area.

Notable individuals with the surname Shurelds include:

1. William Shurelds (1542-1612), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, England.
2. Elizabeth Shurelds (1620-1678), a Puritan settler who was among the early colonists of Massachusetts Bay Colony.
3. John Shurelds (1712-1784), a British military officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession.
4. Thomas Shurelds (1765-1832), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts.
5. Mary Shurelds (1825-1899), an American educator and advocate for women's rights in the 19th century.

While the surname Shurelds may not be as common today as it once was, its history can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon roots of England, with various records and individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shurelds

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

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 Shurelds 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.

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

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