Explore the Family Name Sharbaugh
The meaning of Sharbaugh
Americanized form of German Scharbach or Schorbach, a habitational name from a place so named, from Middle High German schor ‘dirt’ + bach ‘creek’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sharbaugh has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 52,827th in 2000 and dropped to 53,316th in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.93%. However, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 368 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, an increase of 5.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #53,316 | -0.93% |
| Count | 368 | 388 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharbaugh
When considering ethnicity, the Sharbaugh surname is predominantly associated with white individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.18% of individuals with this surname identified as white, although this proportion slightly decreased to 96.65% by 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals with the Sharbaugh surname who identified as Hispanic in 2000, there was a small increase to 1.55% by 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 96.65% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |