Explore the Family Name Shehorn
The meaning of Shehorn
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shehorn in the United States?
The surname Shehorn saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Shehorn ranked as the 39,560th most popular surname with 523 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 42,937th position with 504 bearers, marking a decrease of 8.54% in rank and 3.63% in count over the decade. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100k also declined by 10.53%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #42,937 | -8.54% |
| Count | 523 | 504 | -3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shehorn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shehorn, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 98.09% to 95.04%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, 2010 marked the first appearance of individuals identifying as having two or more races (1.39%) and as Hispanic (2.58%). It's important to note that due to privacy concerns, some data may have been suppressed (S) to prevent identification of specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 95.04% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |