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

Sherald, 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 Sherald surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sherald in America

Sherald is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sherald surname appeared 132 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 Sherald.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sherald 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 Sherald

The surname Sherald is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word "scir," meaning "bright" or "shining," combined with the suffix "-ald," which was a common ending for personal names during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sherald dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Scirald." This suggests that the name had already been in use for some time before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

The name Sherald was particularly prevalent in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in the West Midlands region of England. It is believed that the name may have originated from these areas or nearby villages or settlements with similar place names.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Sherald was recorded as a landholder in the village of Sherborne, Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name may have been associated with this location or derived from a similar place name.

Another early record of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented landowners and property holders in England. The name "Ricardus Sherald" is listed as a freeholder in the county of Worcestershire.

During the 16th century, a prominent individual named William Sherald (1552-1611) was a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and for founding a school in the city.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Thomas Sherald (1719-1788) was a renowned English painter and portrait artist. He was celebrated for his portraits of aristocratic figures and members of the British royal family.

Another individual of note was Sir Michael Sherald (1790-1867), a British army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname Sherald has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the West Midlands region. While it has undergone some variations in spelling over time, the name's origins can be traced back to the Old English language and its connection to the concept of brightness or radiance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sherald

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

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

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