Explore the Family Name Shird
The meaning of Shird
English (Cheshire): variant of Sheard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shird in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shird has experienced a slight decrease in the last decade. In 2000, Shird was ranked 55,732nd most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to 58,182nd, marking a 4.4% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Shird surname increased slightly from 344 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, indicating a 1.45% growth. The proportion of people with the Shird surname per 100,000 also dropped by 7.69% during the same period, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #58,182 | -4.4% |
| Count | 344 | 349 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shird
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts among those with the Shird surname. In 2000, 69.19% identified as Black, which rose to 76.22% by 2010, marking a 10.16% increase. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White decreased from 25.58% to 20.06%, a 21.58% drop. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities noted in 2000 disappeared by 2010, while the category of 'Two or more races' emerged with a 2.29% share in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category recorded no representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.19% | 76.22% | 10.16% |
| White | 25.58% | 20.06% | -21.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |