Explore the Family Name Shearin
The meaning of Shearin
1. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sírín ‘descendant of Sírín, Síorán’, a personal name from a diminutive of síor ‘long-lasting’. 2. English and Scottish: variant of Sherrin and Sherwin.
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How common is the last name Shearin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Shearin" increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname rose from 9,992 to 9,563, indicating a change of 4.29%. Moreover, the count of people bearing this surname also saw an increase during this period, rising from 2,976 to 3,399, a rise of 14.21%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,992 | #9,563 | 4.29% |
| Count | 2,976 | 3,399 | 14.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.15 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shearin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Shearin". The data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 75.50% and 74.43% of the population in 2000 and 2010 respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black made up 21.34% in 2000 and rose slightly to 21.48% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.21% to 1.77%, a change of 46.28%. A similar trend was seen for individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 50.00%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.5% | 74.43% | -1.42% |
| Black | 21.34% | 21.48% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.77% | 46.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.77% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.32% | -31.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.24% | -20% |