Explore the Family Name Sherard
The meaning of Sherard
English (Middlesex and Kent): variant of Sherrard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sherard in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sherard has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, Sherard was ranked 22,222 out of all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 25,793, indicating a decrease in popularity by 16.07%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,083 to 955 during this period, marking an 11.82% drop. The proportion of Sherards per 100,000 people fell by 20%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,222 | #25,793 | -16.07% |
| Count | 1,083 | 955 | -11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.32 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherard
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Sherard surname is predominantly associated with White and Black ethnicities. In 2000, 55.96% of Sherards were identified as White, and 38.97% as Black. By 2010, there was a slight shift with the percentage of Whites decreasing by 4.95% to 53.19%, while Blacks increased by 6.95% to 41.68%. The Hispanic representation among Sherards also saw a rise of 20.86%, reaching 1.68% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races declined by 22.03% from 2.95% to 2.30%. No Sherards were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.96% | 53.19% | -4.95% |
| Black | 38.97% | 41.68% | 6.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 2.3% | -22.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.68% | 20.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |