Explore the Family Name Sherfy
The meaning of Sherfy
Origin undetermined. Compare Sherfey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sherfy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sherfy's popularity saw a slight decrease in rank from 72,022 in 2000 to 74,826 in 2010, marking a 3.89% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 2.38%, from 252 persons in 2000 to 258 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #74,826 | -3.89% |
| Count | 252 | 258 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherfy
The ethnicity analysis of the surname Sherfy, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed that in both 2000 and 2010, most bearers of the name identified as White - 96.83% in 2000 and 94.57% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 2.33%. In 2010, a small percentage (3.10%) identified as Hispanic for the first time. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year, and data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.57% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |