Explore the Family Name Sheeks
The meaning of Sheeks
Probably an altered form of Sheek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheeks in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sheeks saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sheeks was ranked as the 31,167th most popular surname in the United States, but fell to the 38,754th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 24.34%. The number of people carrying the surname also decreased from 704 in 2000 to 570 in 2010, reflecting a 19.03% drop. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Sheeks surname per 100k population also declined by 26.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #38,754 | -24.34% |
| Count | 704 | 570 | -19.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.19 | -26.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheeks
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the changes in the ethnic identity of people with the surname Sheeks during the same period. It shows an increase in diversity, with a rise in Asian/Pacific Islander representation from 0.71% to 1.05%, and Black representation from 0.99% to 1.93%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.28% to 1.23%. Notably, there was an appearance of Hispanic representation at 1.40% in 2010 which wasn't present in 2000. However, the White population still constituted the majority, despite decreasing from 96.59% in 2000 to 94.39% in 2010. There was no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity among the Sheeks population in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.39% | -2.28% |
| Black | 0.99% | 1.93% | 94.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.23% | -3.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.05% | 47.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |