Explore the Family Name Shead
The meaning of Shead
1. English (Essex): variant of Shedd. 2. Irish: shortened and altered form of Sheedy.
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How common is the last name Shead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shead has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The rank fell down from 17,639th place in 2000 to 19,062nd in 2010, reflecting a decline of 8.07 percent. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also saw a minor decrease of 2.66 percent, dropping from 1,467 in 2000 to 1,428 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Shead per 100k population also declined by 11.11 percent over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,639 | #19,062 | -8.07% |
| Count | 1,467 | 1,428 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.48 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shead
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shead underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with this surname, those identifying as Black rose modestly from 46.49 percent to 47.76 percent. Those claiming White ethnicity dropped slightly from 49.35 percent to 46.15 percent. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic group, which increased from 0.82 percent to 1.96 percent, marking a 139.02 percent surge. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also increased from 2.32 percent to 2.59 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.49% | 47.76% | 2.73% |
| White | 49.35% | 46.15% | -6.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.59% | 11.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.96% | 139.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |