Explore the Family Name Sherba
The meaning of Sherba
Americanized form of Polish Szczerba.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sherba in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sherba has seen a decrease over time. In 2000, Sherba was ranked 68,973rd in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 79,846th, showing a decline of 15.76%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Sherba also decreased from 266 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, indicating a drop of 10.53%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #79,846 | -15.76% |
| Count | 266 | 238 | -10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherba
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sherba, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some variation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a large majority (95.86%) identified as White, but that figure slightly decreased to 93.70% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly from 2.26% in 2000 to 3.78% in 2010, indicating a 67.26% increase. There were no changes in the percentages for those identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 93.7% | -2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.26% | 3.78% | 67.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |