Explore the Family Name Sharper
The meaning of Sharper
English (northern) and Scottish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharper in the United States?
The surname "Sharper" has seen a rise in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,987th and by 2010, it had moved up to 23,691st, representing an increase of 12.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 845 in 2000 to 1069 in 2010, marking a significant growth rate of 26.51%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Sharper per 100,000 population also increased from 0.31 to 0.36 during the same period, an increase of 16.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #23,691 | 12.21% |
| Count | 845 | 1,069 | 26.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.36 | 16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharper
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those carrying the "Sharper" surname identified as Black, although there was a slight decrease from 83.08% in 2000 to 80.07% in 2010. Individuals who identified as White saw a minor increase from 13.25% to 14.87%. Notably, the percentage of "Sharper" surnames within the Hispanic community saw a remarkable rise from 0.83% to 2.15%, indicating a 159.04% growth. Meanwhile, the number of people with the surname identifying as two or more races declined slightly from 2.49% to 2.34%. There were no records of individuals with the surname "Sharper" identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.08% | 80.07% | -3.62% |
| White | 13.25% | 14.87% | 12.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 2.34% | -6.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 2.15% | 159.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |