Explore the Family Name Sheldrick
The meaning of Sheldrick
English (mainly East Anglia): nickname perhaps for a vain or showy person, from Middle English scheldrake, shelledrake ‘sheldrake’ (the male of the shelduck, a mainly white duck with a conspicuous red-brown breastband).
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How common is the last name Sheldrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sheldrick has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 49,636th spot, representing a 4.45% change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 376 in 2000 to 423 in 2010, reflecting a significant increase of 12.5%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #49,636 | 4.45% |
| Count | 376 | 423 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheldrick
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Sheldrick surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.95% to 92.91%, while there was a small decline in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.19% to 2.84%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races showed a substantial increase, jumping from 1.33% to 3.31%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 92.91% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 3.31% | 148.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 2.84% | -10.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |