Explore the Family Name Sheerin
The meaning of Sheerin
Irish: variant of Shearin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Bridie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheerin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheerin has seen a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sheerin ranked 22,591 in popularity and this dropped to 28,967 in 2010, indicating a change of -28.22%. The count of people carrying the Sheerin surname also fell from 1,062 in 2000 to 820 in 2010, a decline of approximately 23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,591 | #28,967 | -28.22% |
| Count | 1,062 | 820 | -22.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.28 | -28.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheerin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sheerin. In 2000, the majority (96.7%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 95.12% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic saw increases over the same period, rising from 0.56% to 0.73% and 1.32% to 1.83% respectively. The highest increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, which surged from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.2% in 2010. Data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities were either suppressed or remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.12% | -1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.2% | 80.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.83% | 38.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.73% | 30.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |