Explore the Family Name Shek
The meaning of Shek
Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 石, see Shi 1. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Chi Fai, Kam, Kwong, Ting, Kuan, Kwai, Kwok Hung, Man, Ming, On, Rui Hua, Sou.
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How common is the last name Shek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shek has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,038 and dropped to 36,048 in 2010, showing a 5.91% decrease in ranking. The number of people bearing the surname also saw a slight dip from 631 in 2000 to 622 in 2010, marking a 1.43% decrease. The proportion of the Shek surname per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,038 | #36,048 | -5.91% |
| Count | 631 | 622 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shek
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Shek surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 80.98% in 2000 and slightly down to 80.87% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 2.38% to 3.22%. On the other hand, those who identify as White decreased from 15.06% to 11.90%. The Hispanic representation within this surname group saw a significant increase from 1.11% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. A new addition to the ethnic identities is Black at 1.77% in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. There was no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native community in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.98% | 80.87% | -0.14% |
| White | 15.06% | 11.9% | -20.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 3.22% | 35.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.25% | 102.7% |
| Black | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |