Find out how popular the last name Sharum is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sharum.

Sharum, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sharum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sharum in America

Sharum is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sharum surname appeared 416 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sharum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sharum to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sharum

The surname SHARUM is believed to have originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "scearr," which means "shearer" or "one who cuts hair or wool."

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with references to individuals such as Robert le Sharum, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1275. The name also appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, where a William Sharum was listed as a landowner.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often associated with individuals who worked as barbers or wool shearers, reflecting the occupational origins of the surname. However, over time, the name became more widely dispersed throughout England, with various spellings emerging, such as Sharrum, Sharom, and Sharome.

One notable bearer of the SHARUM name was Sir John Sharum, a member of the landed gentry from Wiltshire, who lived in the late 15th century. Another historical figure with this surname was Thomas Sharum, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the court records of the City of London in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the SHARUM name was also found in various parts of England, with records indicating individuals such as William Sharum (1725-1799), a farmer from Gloucestershire, and Elizabeth Sharum (1748-1823), who was born in Oxfordshire.

Another individual of note was John Sharum (1765-1842), a schoolmaster from Yorkshire, who was known for his contributions to education in the early 19th century. Additionally, the name appeared in the United States during this period, with immigrants such as Samuel Sharum (1790-1867), who settled in Virginia after arriving from England.

Throughout history, the SHARUM surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, education, and other professions. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation, it has since become more widely dispersed and no longer carries a direct occupational connotation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sharum

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sharum.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sharum was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sharum has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sharum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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