Explore the Family Name Sheffler
The meaning of Sheffler
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps an occupational name for a shepherd, from Yiddish shof, German Schaf ‘sheep’ + the agent suffix -ler. 2. Americanized form of German Scheffler.
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How common is the last name Sheffler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheffler has slightly decreased in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 19,840th place to 20,421st. However, the number of individuals with this last name has actually increased by 3.75%, growing from 1,254 in 2000 to 1,301 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname has dipped by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,840 | #20,421 | -2.93% |
| Count | 1,254 | 1,301 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheffler
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Sheffler surname identify as White, holding steady at approximately 96% in both 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races within this surname group showed the most significant increase, rising by 36.84%. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black, whereas a small uptick was seen in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.16% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.08% | 36.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.54% | 12.5% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.46% | -17.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.38% | -5% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 0.38% | -5% |