Explore the Family Name Sheehe
The meaning of Sheehe
Irish: variant of Sheehy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheehe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sheehe' has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 92,217 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 79,598. This represents a noteworthy leap of 13.68%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 185 to 239 over the same period, marking an impressive growth rate of 29.19%. The proportion of people bearing the 'Sheehe' surname per 100,000 individuals also saw a small increase from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #79,598 | 13.68% |
| Count | 185 | 239 | 29.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheehe
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the 'Sheehe' surname predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.05% in this identification, falling from 95.68% in 2000 to 93.72% in 2010. Notably, there was no report of individuals under this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either of these years. Interestingly though, the 2010 census recorded for the first time a percentage (5.02%) of 'Sheehe' identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.72% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.02% | 0% |
| 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% |