Explore the Family Name Sherod
The meaning of Sherod
Altered form of Sherrod, a surname of English and also of ultimate German origin.
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How common is the last name Sherod in the United States?
The surname Sherod has seen a slight increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,437th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had moved up to the 41,501st position, a change of 2.21%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period, going from 481 in 2000 to 524 in 2010, an increase of 8.94%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #41,501 | 2.21% |
| Count | 481 | 524 | 8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherod
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the 10-year span. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname Sherod identified as White (59.04%) followed by Black (35.14%). By 2010, the percentage of Sherod individuals identifying as White had decreased to 55.15%, while those identifying as Black increased to 37.40%. A significant increase was noted in the Hispanic category, which rose from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, a change of 128.80%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 2.70% to 2.29%. There were no individuals in 2000 or 2010 who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.04% | 55.15% | -6.59% |
| Black | 35.14% | 37.4% | 6.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.86% | 128.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 2.29% | -15.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |