Explore the Family Name Sheline
The meaning of Sheline
Probably an Americanized form of German Schielein, a variant of Schühlein, a metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker, from Middle High German scuoch ‘shoe’ + the diminutive suffix līn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheline in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sheline" saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it ranked 34,210 and by 2010, it dropped to 36,379, marking a change of -6.34%. The count, or total number of people with this surname, also decreased from 627 to 615 during this decade, showing a decrease of -1.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise experienced a drop from 0.23 to 0.21, a decline of -8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #36,379 | -6.34% |
| Count | 627 | 615 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheline
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname "Sheline" identified as White, with 97.29% in 2000 and 93.98% in 2010. Over the decade, there was a noticeable change within the ethnicity distribution. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic appeared at 3.09% in 2010 while there were no individuals in this category in 2000. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races emerged at 1.63% in 2010 from none in 2000. There were however no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a decrease, with 0.96% in 2000 dropping to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 93.98% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |