Explore the Family Name Shelhamer
The meaning of Shelhamer
Americanized form of German Schellhammer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shelhamer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shelhamer has seen minor changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,573 in terms of popularity, which slightly declined by 2.18% to a ranking of 46,568 in 2010. The count of individuals carrying the surname Shelhamer, however, experienced a small growth of 3.39%, increasing from 442 to 457 persons over the same decade. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25%, suggesting that while the number of people with the Shelhamer name increased, its overall prevalence across the population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #46,568 | -2.18% |
| Count | 442 | 457 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shelhamer
In terms of ethnic identity, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shifts over this ten-year period have also been observed. In 2000, nearly all identified as White (97.96%), a figure which decreased to 94.31% by 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, these groups emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.09% and 1.97% respectively. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races was 0 in 2000 but rose to 1.75% in 2010. No changes were noted in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 94.31% | -3.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |