Explore the Family Name Sharps
The meaning of Sharps
English (Cheshire): variant of Sharp, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Sharps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sharps has marginally increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,380 in terms of commonality, rising slightly in 2010 to a rank of 32,339, marking a small increase of 0.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 670 in 2000 to 712 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 6.27%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of 4% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #32,339 | 0.13% |
| Count | 670 | 712 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharps
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sharps also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 0.70% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. People identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010 — a change of 111.73%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased from 50.60% to 46.21%, a drop of 8.68%. A similar downward trend was observed in the Hispanic demographic, which dropped by 24.75% over the decade. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black increased slightly from 44.03% to 47.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.03% | 47.05% | 6.86% |
| White | 50.6% | 46.21% | -8.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 3.79% | 111.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 2.25% | -24.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |