Explore the Family Name Sheasley
The meaning of Sheasley
Variant of Sheesley, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Sheasley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheasley has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56687th most popular name in the United States and dropped to 57101st place by 2010, marking a modest change of -0.73. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname rose from 337 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, an increase of approximately 5.93%. The proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #57,101 | -0.73% |
| Count | 337 | 357 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheasley
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Sheasley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked with people who identify as White. In 2000, 97.63% of those carrying the Sheasley surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 98.32% by 2010. There was no notable presence of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among individuals with this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 98.32% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |