Explore the Family Name Shrier
The meaning of Shrier
Americanized form of German Schreier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shrier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shrier showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shrier ranked 67,522nd in terms of popularity and rose to 67,126th by 2010, marking a modest growth of 0.59%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 273 to 294 during the same period, a rise of approximately 7.69%. However, the proportion of people named Shrier per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #67,126 | 0.59% |
| Count | 273 | 294 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shrier
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shrier, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group represented 97.44% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.22% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows some diversification in the ethnicity affiliated with this surname over the decade. By 2010, 2.04% identified as Hispanic, and 1.70% reported being of two or more races. No people with the Shrier surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 94.22% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |