Explore the Family Name Sheerer
The meaning of Sheerer
1. English (Middlesex) and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Shearer. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Schürer, a southern variant of Scheurer.
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How common is the last name Sheerer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sheerer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,827th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to 60,790th place, marking a 15.07% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 368 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, indicating a 10.05% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #60,790 | -15.07% |
| Count | 368 | 331 | -10.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheerer
The Decennial U.S. Census data concerning the Sheerer surname's ethnic identity reveals that the vast majority of bearers are White. In 2000, this group constituted 97.83% of all Sheerers, decreasing slightly to 96.37% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during these years. However, there was a small rise in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0 in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.37% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.72% | 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% |