Explore the Family Name Sharrard
The meaning of Sharrard
English: variant of Sherrard. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Tor, Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharrard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sharrard rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 66,676, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 63,873 – an increase of 4.2 percent. The actual count of individuals with the Sharrard surname also increased during this period, going from 277 to 312, marking a significant 12.64 percent surge. The proportion of people named Sharrard per 100k population slightly increased from 0.1 to 0.11, indicating a growth of 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #63,873 | 4.2% |
| Count | 277 | 312 | 12.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharrard
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sharrard, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority of those carrying the Sharrard name identified as White in both years, although there was a modest decline from 96.03 percent in 2000 to 93.27 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, 2010 marked the first appearance of the Sharrard surname among those identifying as Hispanic (2.24 percent) and those attributing themselves to two or more races (2.56 percent).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 93.27% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |