Explore the Family Name Sheik
The meaning of Sheik
Muslim (mainly India): variant of Sheikh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheik in the United States?
The surname "Sheik" saw a rise in popularity according to our data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 57,406th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had increased in rank to 51,830. This represents a positive change of 9.71%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 332 in 2000 to 401 in 2010, marking an increase of 20.78%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals with the surname Sheik increased from 0.12 to 0.14, representing a growth of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #51,830 | 9.71% |
| Count | 332 | 401 | 20.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sheik" has undergone some changes over time, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 18.98% of people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, this percentage had risen to 32.67%, showing a significant increase of 72.13%. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races decreased dramatically from 16.57% to 2.00%, a drop of 87.93%. While the proportion of White individuals decreased slightly, from 52.41% to 45.64% (a decrease of 12.92%), the number of those identifying as Black increased from 11.75% to 18.70%, a substantial hike of 59.15%. There were no changes noted for individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.41% | 45.64% | -12.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.98% | 32.67% | 72.13% |
| Black | 11.75% | 18.7% | 59.15% |
| Two or More Races | 16.57% | 2% | -87.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |