Explore the Family Name Shelman
How common is the last name Shelman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shelman saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,210th in popularity and had a total count of 764 individuals with that surname. By 2010, however, it had slipped to 35,582nd place and the count had dropped to 632, marking a decline of 21.81% in rank and 17.28% in count. The proportion of people with the surname Shelman per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #35,582 | -21.81% |
| Count | 764 | 632 | -17.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shelman
When examining the ethnicity of those bearing the Shelman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority self-identify as White, making up 80.76% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 81.49% by 2010. The second largest group identifies as Black, accounting for 16.23% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 15.35% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Shelman surname increased by 54.17%, although it still only represented 2.22% of all Shelmans in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were recorded in 2000 but not in 2010, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.76% | 81.49% | 0.9% |
| Black | 16.23% | 15.35% | -5.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.22% | 54.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |