Explore the Family Name Scearce
The meaning of Scearce
English: unexplained. Compare Scarce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scearce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scearce has seen moderate changes over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 18,345 in popularity and slightly dropped to 18,685 by 2010. The count of people with the Scearce surname increased from 1,393 in 2000 to 1,471 in 2010, showing a 5.6 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.85 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,345 | #18,685 | -1.85% |
| Count | 1,393 | 1,471 | 5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scearce
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Scearce surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While most individuals identifying as White declined by 1.90 percent, those recognizing themselves as Black or belonging to two or more races saw an increase by 19.39 and 22.95 percent respectively. Moreover, there was a notable increase of 103.51 percent in those identifying as Hispanic. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, data was only available for 2010, with 0.41 and 0.68 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.11% | 92.32% | -1.9% |
| Black | 3.3% | 3.94% | 19.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.5% | 22.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.16% | 103.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |