Explore the Family Name Shepardson
The meaning of Shepardson
English (North and East Yorkshire): from Shepherd + the patronymic suffix -son. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Shepardson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shepardson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 16,880 and increased to 17,625 in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity by 4.41%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has seen a marginal increase from 1,556 to 1,594, representing a growth of 2.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.58 to 0.54, dropping by 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,880 | #17,625 | -4.41% |
| Count | 1,556 | 1,594 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.54 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shepardson
The ethnic identity associated with the Shepardson surname has also undergone some changes from 2000 to 2010, as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity identified is White, accounting for 95.05% in 2000 and slightly declining to 93.66% in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, going from 1.29% to 2.51%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased marginally from 0.71% to 0.69%, while the Black population increased from 0.45% to 0.63%. Hispanic representation remained relatively steady, with a slight increase from 2.19% to 2.20%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased slightly from 0.32% to 0.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 93.66% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 2.51% | 94.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.2% | 0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.69% | -2.82% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.63% | 40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.31% | -3.12% |