Explore the Family Name Sholley
The meaning of Sholley
Americanized form of German Scholle or Schaller.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sholley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sholley has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sholley was ranked as the 66,476th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 76,275th spot, a decrease of 14.74%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Sholley decreased from 278 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, showing a drop of 9.35%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a slight decrease during this period, going from 0.1 to 0.09, a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #76,275 | -14.74% |
| Count | 278 | 252 | -9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sholley
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sholley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 96.40% of individuals with this surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 95.63% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black showed a significant change, dropping from 1.80% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.63% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |