How common is the Shouse surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Shouse in the United States.

Are there Shouse soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 89 soldiers with the Shouse surname appear in Civil War records.

Shouse

Q: What does the surname Shouse mean?

The surname Shouse means "A person who works with or makes shoes, or a variant of Schaus.". It is of German origin.

Occupational|Other

Meaning

A person who works with or makes shoes, or a variant of Schaus.

Etymology

The surname may derive from the German 'Schuh' (shoe) with a variant ending, or it could be a variant of the German surname Schaus. The exact etymology requires further research into specific family lineages.

About the Shouse Surname

A surname of probable German origin, possibly occupational in nature. The name appears primarily in North American records with German immigrant ancestry.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Pennsylvania and other areas with German immigration to North America.

Shouse Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Shouse Surname

Jouett Shouse

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational|Other
Earliest Record: 18th century (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

89 soldiers with the Shouse surname found in Civil War records.

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