Explore the Family Name Sherrin
The meaning of Sherrin
English and Scottish: variant of Sherwin, with assimilatory loss of -w-.
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How common is the last name Sherrin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sherrin has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sherrin was ranked as the 44,192nd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 459 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 49,461st position with only 425 individuals recorded. This equates to a drop in popularity by 11.92% and a decrease in count by 7.41%. There was also a decrease in the proportion of individuals with the Sherrin surname per 100,000 people from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, indicating a decline of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #49,461 | -11.92% |
| Count | 459 | 425 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherrin
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Sherrin reveals some significant changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, approximately 94.55% of individuals with the Sherrin surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 90.59%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a substantial increase, with a rise from 1.09% to 2.12% and 1.53% to 2.82% respectively. Interestingly, in 2000, no individuals with the Sherrin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races. However, by 2010, 1.88% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while there were still no individuals from two or more races. The percentage identifying as Black dropped from 1.96% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 90.59% | -4.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 2.82% | 84.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.12% | 94.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |