Explore the Family Name Shelander
The meaning of Shelander
Americanized form of Swedish Sjölander (see Sjolander).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shelander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Shelander' saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 72,466th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 80,419th spot, a decline of nearly 11%. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased by 5.6% over this decade, from 250 to 236. The proportion per 100k people with this name also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #80,419 | -10.97% |
| Count | 250 | 236 | -5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shelander
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Shelander' remained largely unchanged between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. An overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.60% in 2000 and 97.46% in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.14%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.46% | -0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |