Explore the Family Name Shepherdson
The meaning of Shepherdson
English (Yorkshire): patronymic meaning ‘son of the shepherd’. See Shepherd.
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How common is the last name Shepherdson in the United States?
In terms of popularity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname Shepherdson ranked 83,965 in 2000 and 91,221 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 8.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 208 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, which is a 2.88% change. This resulted in a drop in proportion per 100k from 0.08 to 0.07, a 12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #91,221 | -8.64% |
| Count | 208 | 202 | -2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shepherdson
Focusing on ethnicity, the same Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Shepherdson surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority were of White ethnicity at 83.65%, which decreased to 75.25% in 2010. The number of Black individuals remained almost steady at 15.87% in 2000 and 15.35% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded percentage of Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander individuals in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 2.97% and 0% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 3.47%. There was no recorded data for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.65% | 75.25% | -10.04% |
| Black | 15.87% | 15.35% | -3.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |