Explore the Family Name Sheek
The meaning of Sheek
Americanized form of German Schieck, Schiek or Schick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sheek" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sheek was ranked 46,523 in terms of surname frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to 51,941, marking an 11.65% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished from 431 to 400 during this period, representing a 7.19% decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people in the United States fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #51,941 | -11.65% |
| Count | 431 | 400 | -7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheek
In terms of ethnicity, again as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Sheek identified as White in both 2000 (94.66%) and 2010 (93.25%), although there was a slight decrease of 1.49%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those who identified as belonging to two or more races rose significantly from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010, which is a 93.97% increase. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 2.55% to 2.25%, a change of -11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 93.25% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.25% | 93.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.25% | -11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |