Explore the Family Name Shema
The meaning of Shema
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shema in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shema saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th most common name in the U.S., while by 2010 it slid to the 82,044th spot, a drop of approximately 8.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 237 to 230 during this decade, marking a subtle reduction of about 2.95%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, reducing from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #82,044 | -8.39% |
| Count | 237 | 230 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shema
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shema, there were some noticeable shifts seen in the Decennial U.S. Census data over those ten years. Predominantly, it's identified as White, though the percentage fell from 92.41% in 2000 to 83.91% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going up by 37.55% to 3.48% in 2010. The Black community with the Shema surname emerged in the 2010 census at 8.26%, while the Hispanic representation also surfaced at 3.04%. However, the data shows no representation of this surname within the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities or among individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 83.91% | -9.2% |
| Black | 0% | 8.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.53% | 3.48% | 37.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |