Explore the Family Name Sheeler
The meaning of Sheeler
Americanized form of German Schüler (see Schuler).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheeler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheeler has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sheeler was ranked as the 19,931st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 24,370th. This represents a drop in rank of 22.27%. As for the number of people with this surname, there were 1,247 individuals named Sheeler in 2000, but only 1,028 in 2010, marking a decline of 17.56%. The proportion of Sheelers per 100,000 people also decreased by 23.91% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,931 | #24,370 | -22.27% |
| Count | 1,247 | 1,028 | -17.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.35 | -23.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheeler
As for the ethnicity of those bearing the Sheeler surname, the largest group identified as White, although their proportion decreased slightly from 92.78% in 2000 to 90.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of Hispanic and Black ethnicities increased by 105.77% and 31.30%, respectively. Notably, the proportion of Sheelers identifying as two or more races also increased by an impressive 52.08% during this decade. There was no change in the proportions of Sheelers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. All this information is derived from Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 90.66% | -2.28% |
| Black | 3.93% | 5.16% | 31.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.14% | 105.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.46% | 52.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |