Explore the Family Name Shegog
The meaning of Shegog
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shegog in the United States?
The surname Shegog saw a growth in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 50,261, which improved to 46,568 by 2010, showing an increase of 7.35 percent. The total count of individuals bearing this last name also rose from 391 to 457, marking a significant jump of 16.88 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also increased by 7.14 percent, shifting from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #46,568 | 7.35% |
| Count | 391 | 457 | 16.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shegog
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Shegog, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, a large majority identify as Black. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.61 percent in this group between the years 2000 and 2010, moving from 86.96 percent to 85.56 percent. During the same period, the percentage of those who identified themselves as White increased by 17.73 percent, going from 8.18 percent to 9.63 percent. Additionally, the percentage of individuals who reported having two or more races rose by 16.73 percent, from 2.81 percent to 3.28 percent. No changes were observed in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.96% | 85.56% | -1.61% |
| White | 8.18% | 9.63% | 17.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 3.28% | 16.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |