Explore the Family Name Sherbon
The meaning of Sherbon
English: variant of Sherburne with loss of the second -r- by dissimilation. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Sherbon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sherbon has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412th most popular and dropped to 81,458th by 2010, marking a decline of nearly 11%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 246 to 232 over the same period, indicating a 5.69% reduction. The proportion of the Sherbon surname per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #81,458 | -10.96% |
| Count | 246 | 232 | -5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherbon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sherbon, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced some shifts. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 94.72% to 92.67%, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.85% to 3.88%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small portion (2.59%) identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no individuals with the Sherbon surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 92.67% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.88% | 36.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |