Explore the Family Name Sheeder
The meaning of Sheeder
Americanized form of German Scheider ‘judge’, or a variant of Schieder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheeder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sheeder saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,876th most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 34,465th spot, reflecting a change of -1.74%. However, the actual count of people with the last name Sheeder increased from 634 to 657 during this same period, marking a 3.63% rise. It should be noted that the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #34,465 | -1.74% |
| Count | 634 | 657 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheeder
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sheeder also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.85% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, going up from 0.95% to 1.52%. Additionally, the census recorded for the first time that 1.07% identified as Hispanic in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined from 1.26% to 0.91%. No change was seen in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, which remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.74% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.52% | 60% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0.91% | -27.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |