Explore the Family Name Sharr
The meaning of Sharr
Americanized form of German Scharr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sharr" saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,572 and by 2010, it fell to 62,045, marking a decrease of 22.69%. The count of people bearing this surname also dropped from 388 to 323 in the same period, representing a reduction of approximately 16.75%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.14 to 0.11, a decrease of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #62,045 | -22.69% |
| Count | 388 | 323 | -16.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharr
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with the surname "Sharr" identified as White, with an increase from 87.89% to 89.16% over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a significant rise of 20.15%, climbing from 4.12% to 4.95%. However, the Hispanic representation saw a sharp decline, dropping by 45.42% from 2.84% to 1.55%. Additionally, the census in 2010 reported that some people identified with two or more races, amounting to 1.86%, whereas no such data was recorded in 2000. Lastly, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, while in 2000, these categories accounted for 2.32% and 0% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.89% | 89.16% | 1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.12% | 4.95% | 20.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 1.55% | -45.42% |
| Black | 2.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |