Explore the Family Name Sheldahl
The meaning of Sheldahl
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheldahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sheldahl saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sheldahl ranked 71,808 in terms of popularity but dropped slightly to position 72,332 in 2010, marking a change of -0.73%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 253 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 6.32%. The proportion of individuals with the Sheldahl surname per 100k remained constant at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #72,332 | -0.73% |
| Count | 253 | 269 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheldahl
Regarding ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the Sheldahl surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.05% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. The Hispanic representation in this group grew significantly by 47.65% over the same period, moving from 2.77% to 4.09%. There were no individuals under this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.68% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.09% | 47.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |