Explore the Family Name Sheldrake
The meaning of Sheldrake
English: variant of Sheldrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheldrake in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sheldrake experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 72,466 to 73,911. This change represents a 1.99% shift in position. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 4.8%, from 250 to 262 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #73,911 | -1.99% |
| Count | 250 | 262 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheldrake
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals bearing the surname Sheldrake were predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.20% to 96.56%. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. Interestingly, there appeared to be a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group in 2010, accounting for 1.91% of the Sheldrakes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.56% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| 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% |