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

Shero, 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 Shero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shero in America

Shero is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shero surname appeared 267 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 Shero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shero 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 Shero

The surname "SHERO" is believed to have originated in the English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "scir," which means "bright" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a bright complexion or a cheerful personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named "Siward Scir" is listed as a landowner in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name had already been in use for some time before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in official records, including "Schyre," "Schire," and "Shyre." These spellings reflect the gradual evolution of the English language and the influence of various regional dialects.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir John Shere, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1320 and died in 1375.

Another individual of note was Robert Shyre, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and played a significant role in the governance of the city.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the form of "Shero" in the parish records of the village of Downham in Lancashire. One entry from 1532 mentions a Thomas Shero who was involved in a land dispute.

During the 17th century, the name "SHERO" gained prominence in the northern counties of England. One notable figure was William Shero, a prominent landowner and magistrate in Yorkshire, who was born in 1642 and died in 1712.

In the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of England and Scotland. A notable bearer was John Shero, a Scottish poet and playwright who lived from 1737 to 1805. He was known for his satirical works and contributions to the Scottish literary tradition.

As the centuries progressed, the name "SHERO" continued to be found in various regions, with bearers making contributions in various fields, including agriculture, industry, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shero

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

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

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