Explore the Family Name Shedrick
The meaning of Shedrick
English: variant of Shadrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shedrick in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shedrick saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shedrick ranked 26,125th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,482nd, representing a change of -20.51%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname Shedrick decreased from 881 to 735 over the decade. This translates to a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.33 in 2000 down to 0.25 in 2010, marking a decline of -24.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #31,482 | -20.51% |
| Count | 881 | 735 | -16.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.25 | -24.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shedrick
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Shedrick surname, as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as Black, accounting for 75.71% in 2000 and 74.69% in 2010, showing a slight decrease over the decade. White individuals made up 18.39% in 2000, increasing slightly to 19.32% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 3.97% to 4.63%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic was 0.91% in 2000, but this category was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this increased to 0.82% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.71% | 74.69% | -1.35% |
| White | 18.39% | 19.32% | 5.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.97% | 4.63% | 16.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |