Explore the Family Name Sherratt
The meaning of Sherratt
English and Scottish (Kincardineshire): variant of Sherrard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sherratt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sherratt experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sherratt was ranked 56,392nd most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 62,531st position, indicating a decrease of approximately 10.89%. In terms of actual count, there were 339 instances of this surname in 2000 which slightly decreased to 320 by 2010, reflecting a change of -5.6%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #62,531 | -10.89% |
| Count | 339 | 320 | -5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherratt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sherratt. In both 2000 and 2010, the surname was predominantly identified as white, accounting for 96.46% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.88% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, those who identified as having two or more races dropped from 2.36% in 2000 to none in 2010. Also notable is the emergence of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.88% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |