Explore the Family Name Sherritt
The meaning of Sherritt
English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Sherrard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sherritt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sherritt has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 75,219th most common name, with 239 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 74,141st, reflecting an increase of 1.43% in popularity. The number of people bearing this surname also increased to 261, a 9.21% surge over the decade. However, the proportion of people with the Sherritt surname per 100k remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #74,141 | 1.43% |
| Count | 239 | 261 | 9.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherritt
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Sherritt has seen minor changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.49%) of the Sherritts identified as White, with no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly to 95.4%, while a new emergence of Hispanic identification appeared at 3.45%. No change was observed for the other ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 95.4% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.45% | 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% |