Explore the Family Name Sheller
The meaning of Sheller
Americanized form of German Scheller.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sheller has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,128th in popularity and rose to the rank of 20,348th by 2010, marking a change of 12.02%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew during this period from 1,031 to 1,306, indicating a surge of 26.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased as well, from 0.38 to 0.44, witnessing a growth of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,128 | #20,348 | 12.02% |
| Count | 1,031 | 1,306 | 26.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.44 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheller
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sheller, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.60% in 2000 to 94.03% in 2010. Other ethnic identities represented include those identifying as two or more races, which saw a decrease from 1.65% to 1.07%, and those identifying as Black, which remained nearly constant at around 2.23%. Identification as Hispanic showed an increase of 18.29%, from 1.75% to 2.07%. There were no individuals with the surname Sheller who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 94.03% | 0.46% |
| Black | 2.23% | 2.22% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.07% | 18.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.07% | -35.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |