Explore the Family Name Sheils
The meaning of Sheils
1. Irish: variant of Shiel, with excrescent -s. 2. Scottish (Midlothian and Lanarkshire) and English: variant of Shields.
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How common is the last name Sheils in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheils increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 43,875th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it rose to 40,909th place, representing a 6.76% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 463 in 2000 to 533 in 2010, an increase of 15.12%. The proportion of people bearing the surname per 100,000 also displayed a rise of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #40,909 | 6.76% |
| Count | 463 | 533 | 15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheils
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Sheils identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.68% over these years. No individuals reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. While only a small percentage identified as two or more races, this figure saw a drop of 13.25%. Interestingly, the biggest change was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which soared from 1.94% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010, marking an impressive 112.89% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 93.43% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 4.13% | 112.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.31% | -13.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |