Explore the Family Name Shrake
The meaning of Shrake
Americanized form of German Schreck or Schröck (see Schrock).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shrake in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shrake has slightly decreased over a ten-year span from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 39,678 in terms of popularity and had 521 individuals bearing it, representing approximately 0.19 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the ranking dropped to 41,579 and while the count increased marginally to 523, the proportion per 100,000 people fell to 0.18, equating to a decrease of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #41,579 | -4.79% |
| Count | 521 | 523 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shrake
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shrake, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the vast majority (97.89%) identified as White, followed by 1.34% identifying as Hispanic, with no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased to 96.18%, there was an introduction of new ethnicities. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races were represented for the first time at 0.96% and 1.72% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell to 1.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.18% | -1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.15% | -14.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |