Explore the Family Name Sharpnack
The meaning of Sharpnack
Americanized form of German Scharpenack, a habitational name from Scharpenacken in Rhineland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharpnack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sharpnack has seen some changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 46,240 yet by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 47,429, a decrease of 2.57%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased from 434 to 447, showing a modest 3% growth. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,429 | -2.57% |
| Count | 434 | 447 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharpnack
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts within the Sharpnack community between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 92.4% identified as White, dropping slightly to 89.49% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.15% to zero, while those claiming to be of two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, rising from 2.3% to 3.8%. The Hispanic representation also grew from 3.69% to 4.25%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 89.49% | -3.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 4.25% | 15.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 3.8% | 65.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |