Explore the Family Name Shreck
The meaning of Shreck
Americanized form of German Schreck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shreck in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shreck" has increased slightly in the first decade of the 21st century. In the year 2000, Shreck was ranked as the 50,468th most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the 49,999th position, representing a modest 0.93% increase. The total number of people carrying this surname also saw a growth of 7.71%, from 389 individuals in 2000 to 419 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #49,999 | 0.93% |
| Count | 389 | 419 | 7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shreck
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shreck, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnic groups. In 2000, 95.89% of individuals with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.23% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.54% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010, marking an 8.44% change. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals among those with the Shreck surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.23% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.67% | 8.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |