Explore the Family Name Sharman
The meaning of Sharman
English: variant of Sherman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharman in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sharman decreased between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell by 8.08 percent from 20800 in 2000 to 22481 in 2010. This drop is also mirrored in the count of people with the surname Sharman, which fell by 3.05 percent from 1180 in 2000 to 1144 in 2010. This decline is further emphasized by a decrease of 11.36 percent in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,800 | #22,481 | -8.08% |
| Count | 1,180 | 1,144 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sharman, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a noticeable shift in the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased by 13.39 percent, from 2.54 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010. The most substantial increase was among individuals identifying with two or more races, which rose by an impressive 154.33 percent. Those identifying as White still formed the majority, however, the percentage dropped by 6.12 percent from 93.39 percent in 2000 to 87.67 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant upswing of 133.54 percent, while the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.39% | 87.67% | -6.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.76% | 133.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 3.23% | 154.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.54% | 2.88% | 13.39% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |