Explore the Family Name Shircliff
The meaning of Shircliff
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Shirecliff in Sheffield (Yorkshire), from Old English scīr ‘bright’ + clif ‘cliff, bank’. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Shircliff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shircliff has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,556th and had a count of 362, equating to approximately 0.13 individuals per 100k. By 2010, the rank dropped to 57,639 with a count of 353, or about 0.12 individuals per 100k. This represents a change of -7.62 in rank and -2.49 in count over the 10-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #57,639 | -7.62% |
| Count | 362 | 353 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shircliff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Shircliff identify as White, accounting for 96.69% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.02% in 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.76% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 98.02% | 1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 1.7% | -38.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |