Explore the Family Name Sheckler
The meaning of Sheckler
Americanized form of German Scheckler: occupational name for a maker of jackets, especially of heavy jackets or coats, from Middle High German schecke(l) ‘quilted (house)coat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sheckler has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,929 and declined to a rank of 26,630 in 2010, representing a change of -6.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 936 people in 2000 to 915 in 2010, marking a -2.24% change. Its proportion per 100k people also dropped by -11.43% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,929 | #26,630 | -6.82% |
| Count | 936 | 915 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheckler
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Sheckler, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. There was a small increase in this group from 93.70% in 2000 to 94.64% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 25.90%, albeit from a small base of 1.39% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping from 3.63% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. Individuals reporting two or more ethnicities decreased from 0.85% to 0.77%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 94.64% | 1% |
| Black | 3.63% | 2.3% | -36.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.75% | 25.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.77% | -9.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |