Explore the Family Name Sheward
The meaning of Sheward
English: probably a variant of Seward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sheward in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sheward has seen a notable decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,903 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 70,833 in 2010, marking a decrease of 39.15%. The total count of people with this surname also fell during this period from 385 to 276, indicating a drop of 28.31%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 35.71% from 0.14 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #70,833 | -39.15% |
| Count | 385 | 276 | -28.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sheward
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Sheward identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, about 95% of the Shewards were of White ethnicity. During this decade, the percentage of Shewards who identified as White decreased slightly by 0.20%. Interestingly, while there were no Shewards identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.17% of the Shewards reported Hispanic ethnicity. On the other hand, the proportion of Shewards identifying themselves as Black decreased from 2.34% to zero during this period. No changes were observed in the proportions of Shewards identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 95.65% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |