Explore the Family Name Shrieves
The meaning of Shrieves
English: variant of Shreves.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shrieves in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shrieves has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,273 in terms of popularity, but it slipped to 48,995 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 10.67%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 458 to 430, reflecting a drop of about 6.11%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Shrieves per 100,000 people also fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #48,995 | -10.67% |
| Count | 458 | 430 | -6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shrieves
Regarding the ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname Shrieves identified as either White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a marginal increase (0.54%) in those identifying as White, moving from 62.45% to 62.79%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Black saw a decrease of 10.57%, from 35.37% in 2000 to 31.63% in 2010. The number of Shrieves identifying as Hispanic rose by 19.43%, though they still made up a small percentage (2.09% in 2010). Those identifying as two or more races were noted in 2010 at 3.49%, though no such data was recorded in 2000. No individuals with the surname Shrieves identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.45% | 62.79% | 0.54% |
| Black | 35.37% | 31.63% | -10.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.09% | 19.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |