Explore the Family Name Sheffey
The meaning of Sheffey
Probably an Americanized form of German Scheffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheffey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sheffey saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,672nd in popularity with 859 individuals; by 2010 it had slipped to rank 27,898th despite an increase in count to 860. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 9.38%, shifting from 0.32 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,672 | #27,898 | -4.6% |
| Count | 859 | 860 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheffey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sheffey experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased significantly, growing by 131.64% from 2.56 to 5.93. The Hispanic population also saw growth, increasing by 52.49% from 2.21 to 3.37. Meanwhile, the proportion of Sheffeys identifying as white decreased by 10.03% from 57.51 to 51.74, and those identifying as Black saw a small increase of 3.68%, moving from 36.67 to 38.02. There were no changes for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.51% | 51.74% | -10.03% |
| Black | 36.67% | 38.02% | 3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 5.93% | 131.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.37% | 52.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |