Explore the Family Name Sherrow
The meaning of Sherrow
Altered form of Scottish and English Shearer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sherrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sherrow experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,301 in popularity but dropped to rank 33,450 in 2010, a decline of 6.87 percent. The incidence of this surname also decreased, with a count of 700 instances in 2000 slipping to 682 in 2010, reflecting a 2.57 percent reduction. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 11.54 percent from 0.26 to 0.23 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #33,450 | -6.87% |
| Count | 700 | 682 | -2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sherrow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sherrow shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identifying as 'White' remained relatively stable at about 93 percent. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as 'Hispanic', up 53.71 percent from 2.29 percent to 3.52 percent. Those identifying with 'Two or more races' decreased by 41.50 percent from 2.00 to 1.17 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as 'Black' slightly decreased from 1.29 to 1.17. No individuals identified as 'Asian/Pacific Islander' or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 93.26% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.52% | 53.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.17% | -41.5% |
| Black | 1.29% | 1.17% | -9.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |