Explore the Family Name Shebesta
The meaning of Shebesta
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Šebesta (see Sebesta).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shebesta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shebesta has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked as the 86,341st most common surname in 2000, it fell slightly to be the 89,069th most common by 2010 - a change of -3.16%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during this time frame from 201 to 208, leading to a growth rate of 3.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent over the decade at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #89,069 | -3.16% |
| Count | 201 | 208 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shebesta
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Shebesta surname self-identify as White, with percentages of 97.01% in 2000 and 96.15% in 2010. This shows a minor decrease of -0.89% in this ethnic identification over the ten-year period. The next largest ethnic identity associated with the Shebesta surname is Hispanic, although this also decreased from 2.99% in 2000 to 2.4% in 2010, marking a reduction of -19.73%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.15% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 2.4% | -19.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |