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

Sheckels, 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 Sheckels surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sheckels in America

Sheckels is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sheckels surname appeared 206 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 Sheckels.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sheckels 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 Sheckels

The surname "SHECKELS" is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Saxony, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "scheckele," which referred to a small coin or a measure of grain. This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to money lending, taxation, or the trading of grains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SHECKELS" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this codex, the name is spelled as "Scheckele" and is mentioned in connection with a land dispute in the town of Meissen.

Throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, the name "SHECKELS" appeared in various official records and manuscripts across Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this time period include Johann Sheckels (1392-1457), a merchant from Leipzig, and Konrad Sheckels (1418-1491), a scholar and theologian from Erfurt.

In the 16th century, the name "SHECKELS" began to spread beyond the borders of Germany, as people with this surname migrated to other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this era was Hans Sheckels (1521-1589), a Dutch painter and engraver who was born in Antwerp but spent much of his career in Italy.

As the centuries passed, the name "SHECKELS" continued to evolve and adapt to different languages and regions. In England, for example, it was sometimes spelled as "Sheckles" or "Sheckells," as evidenced by records from the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable Englishman with this surname was William Sheckles (1670-1732), a philosopher and writer from London.

Another significant figure bearing the name "SHECKELS" was Friedrich Sheckels (1795-1876), a German composer and music theorist who was born in Hanover. His works, which included operas, symphonies, and choral pieces, were influential in the Romantic era of classical music.

While the name "SHECKELS" has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, adapting to different languages and cultures along the way. However, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the regions of Saxony and surrounding areas, where it was closely associated with occupations related to money, trade, and taxation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sheckels

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

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 Sheckels 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 Sheckels 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 Sheckels was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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