Explore the Family Name Sheer
The meaning of Sheer
English: variant of Shear.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sheer has experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name fell from 27,413 in 2000 to 31,656 in 2010, marking a decrease of 15.48%. The count of individuals carrying the Sheer name also saw an 11.84% drop during the same period, going from 828 to 730. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 19.35%, shifting from 0.31 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #31,656 | -15.48% |
| Count | 828 | 730 | -11.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheer
Looking at the ethnicity connected with the surname Sheer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly declined by 1.07%, from 94.57% to 93.56%. The Hispanic representation increased by 7.87%, changing from 2.54% to 2.74%. For those identifying as Black, there was a considerable decrease of 51.48%, moving from 1.69% to 0.82%. The category of "Two or more races" saw an increase of 127.78%, rising from 0.72% to 1.64%. It's noteworthy that the Asian/Pacific Islander group appeared in 2010 (1.23%) after being absent in 2000, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained unrepresented in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.56% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.74% | 7.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.64% | 127.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 1.69% | 0.82% | -51.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |