2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Shuty
A variant spelling of the Russian surname Shutov, derived from the word "shut" meaning "jester" or "clown".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Shuty. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Shuty surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Shuty in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Shuty, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Shuty
The surname SHUTY has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "scyttan," which means "to shoot" or "to discharge an arrow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an archer or someone skilled in archery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHUTY surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Shutte." This document was a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals at that time.
In the 14th century, the name underwent some variations in spelling, including "Shute" and "Shuty." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.
The SHUTY name has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. John Shute (1563-1626) was an English clergyman and academic who served as the President of St. John's College, Oxford. Another prominent figure was Nevil Shute (1899-1960), an English novelist and aeronautical engineer best known for his works, including "A Town Like Alice" and "On the Beach."
In the 16th century, the SHUTY surname appears to have been concentrated in the county of Somerset, England. This is evidenced by records from the parish registers of that region, which mention several individuals bearing the name, such as William Shuty, who was born in 1587 in the village of Somerton.
The SHUTY name has also been associated with various place names in England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Devon. For instance, the village of Shuttern in Somerset is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting a historical connection between the name and the locality.
Other notable figures with the SHUTY surname include Richard Shute (1573-1626), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament, and John Shute Barrington (1678-1734), an English theologian and writer who served as the Bishop of Llandaff.
While the SHUTY surname may have evolved over time and spread to different parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the English archers and skilled bowmen of the medieval period, reflecting the unique history and cultural significance associated with this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shuty
Among Census respondents with the surname Shuty, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Shuty bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Shuty surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 90
- Two or more races5.0% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Shuty
Shuty appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-7 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,054 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 3,054 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Shuty surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #155,682 | -2.0% |
| Count | 107 | 100 | -6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Shuty bearers went from 107 to 100 (-6.5% change). The surname moved down 3,054 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #155,682.
FAQ
Shuty surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Shuty?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Shuty. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Shuty?
Shuty ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Shuty. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Shuty.
Has Shuty become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Shuty went from 107 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Shuty?
Among Census respondents with the surname Shuty, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Shuty in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Shuty appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Shuty (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Shuty mean?
A variant spelling of the Russian surname Shutov, derived from the word "shut" meaning "jester" or "clown". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Shuty (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Shuty?
Find out how many people are called Shuty on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.