Explore the Family Name Sheckells
The meaning of Sheckells
Probably an altered form of English Shackles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheckells in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheckells has increased noticeably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sheckells was ranked as the 51,352nd most popular surname in the U.S., a ranking which improved to 45,495th by 2010 - a positive change of about 11.41%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 381 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, an increase of 23.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sheckells per 100,000 population went up from 0.14 to 0.16, marking a rise of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #45,495 | 11.41% |
| Count | 381 | 470 | 23.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheckells
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sheckells appeared fairly consistent over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A vast majority of those bearing this surname identify as White, with 94.23% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.26% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a minor growth from 4.46% to 4.68% during the ten-year period. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity using this surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.23% | 94.26% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 4.68% | 4.93% |
| 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% |