Explore the Family Name Sharber
The meaning of Sharber
Americanized form of German Scharber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sharber has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sharber ranked 27,877 in popularity with 811 instances of the name recorded. By 2010, this rank had improved to 26,313 with the count of this surname increasing to 928. This represents a 5.61% increase in ranking and a significant 14.43% surge in the count over the decade, indicating that the surname has become more common over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #26,313 | 5.61% |
| Count | 811 | 928 | 14.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.31 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sharber has also shown some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the Sharber surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 82.37% in 2000 to 78.45% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a minor increase from 13.93% to 14.33%. Interestingly, the census data showed a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 1.73% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.37% | 78.45% | -4.76% |
| Black | 13.93% | 14.33% | 2.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.45% | 99.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.94% | 12.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |