Explore the Family Name Sharek
The meaning of Sharek
Americanized form of Czech Šarek, from a diminutive of the Old Czech adjective šarý ‘gray’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sharek has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sharek was ranked as the 89,172nd most common surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had jumped to the 83,834th spot, marking a significant rise of nearly six percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 193 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, indicating an increase of over 16%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a growth of around 14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #83,834 | 5.99% |
| Count | 193 | 224 | 16.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharek
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sharek, there's been a slight shift based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded with the surname Sharek. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, making up almost 98% in 2000 and just under 97% in 2010. This shows a minor decline of a little over 1% in the decade spanning 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.88% | -1.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |