Explore the Family Name Shelfer
The meaning of Shelfer
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shelfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shelfer has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 65,133rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 87,335th spot, showing a decrease of 34.09%. The overall count of people with the Shelfer surname also decreased from 285 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, reflecting a 25.26% fall. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.11 to 0.07 during this period, marking a 36.36% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #87,335 | -34.09% |
| Count | 285 | 213 | -25.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shelfer
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals carrying the Shelfer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.19% of Shelfers were White, decreasing slightly to 96.71% in 2010. There were no reports of Shelfers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, no Shelfers identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.71% | -0.49% |
| 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% |