2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sheegog
A possibly invented surname, perhaps derived from Irish or Gaelic words.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Sheegog. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sheegog surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Sheegog in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sheegog, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.2%. The next largest groups are White (32.4%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sheegog
The surname SHEEGOG has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Irish Gaelic words "sí" meaning "fairy" and "gog" meaning "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone of diminutive stature or a child.
Early records show variations in the spelling, with forms such as "Sheehogue" and "Sheehogg" appearing in historical documents from counties like Cork and Kerry. The name is thought to have originated in the southwestern region of Ireland, where Gaelic language and traditions were deeply rooted.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Donal SHEEGOG, born in 1587 in Bantry, County Cork. He was a farmer and landowner, and his name appears in local parish records from that time period.
In the 17th century, the name is found in the Petty's Census of Ireland, conducted in 1659. This valuable historical record lists several SHEEGOG families residing in the counties of Cork and Kerry, indicating their presence in the region during that era.
A notable figure in Irish history bearing this surname was Brian SHEEGOG (1756-1832), a prominent rebel and participant in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. He fought against British rule and was later imprisoned for his role in the uprising.
Another individual of note was Mary SHEEGOG (1823-1894), a renowned weaver from Killarney, County Kerry. Her intricate and beautiful handwoven textiles were highly sought after, and her skills were passed down through generations in her family.
In the 19th century, the SHEEGOG name appears in records from the town of Dingle, County Kerry. One such individual was Patrick SHEEGOG (1842-1912), a fisherman and boat builder whose craftsmanship was well-respected in the local community.
While the name SHEEGOG is not as common today, it remains a part of Ireland's rich historical tapestry, reflecting the country's linguistic heritage and the stories of individuals who bore this distinctive surname over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sheegog
Among Census respondents with the surname Sheegog, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.2%. The next largest groups are White (32.4%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sheegog bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sheegog surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American56.2% · 59
- White32.4% · 34
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sheegog
Sheegog appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-11 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,840 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 9,840 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sheegog surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #152,989 | -6.9% |
| Count | 116 | 105 | -9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sheegog bearers went from 116 to 105 (-9.5% change). The surname moved down 9,840 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #152,989.
FAQ
Sheegog surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sheegog?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Sheegog. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Sheegog?
Sheegog ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Sheegog. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sheegog.
Has Sheegog become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sheegog went from 116 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Sheegog?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sheegog, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.2%. The next largest groups are White (32.4%) and Two or More Races (5.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sheegog in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.2% (59 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sheegog appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (56.2%), White (32.4%), Two or More Races (5.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sheegog (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sheegog mean?
A possibly invented surname, perhaps derived from Irish or Gaelic words. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sheegog (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Sheegog?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.