Explore the Family Name Sheaks
The meaning of Sheaks
Variant of Sheeks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheaks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheaks has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 71,372, but by 2010 it fell to 91,221, marking a 27.81% drop in ranking. The count of individuals with this name also diminished, falling from 255 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 20.78%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Sheaks per 100,000 decreased by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #91,221 | -27.81% |
| Count | 255 | 202 | -20.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheaks
Concerning ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Sheaks identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.06% over the decade. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.48% of people with the surname Sheaks identified as such. There was also a shift in those identifying as two or more races, which dropped from 1.96% in 2000 to 0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 94.06% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |