Explore the Family Name Schapira
The meaning of Schapira
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shapiro. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arieh, Joachim, Mendel. German Hans.
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How common is the last name Schapira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schapira has increased in the United States over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 74,957th in 2000 to 68,770th in 2010, reflecting an 8.25% increase in its popularity. In terms of count, there were 240 individuals with the Schapira surname in 2000, and this number grew by 19.17% to 286 in 2010. The proportion of people named Schapira per 100,000 also increased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #68,770 | 8.25% |
| Count | 240 | 286 | 19.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schapira
The ethnicity breakdown based on the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of the people with the Schapira surname identified as White, which increased from 91.67% in 2000 to 92.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight rise from 5.00% to 5.24%. There was a decline in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 2.50% to none reported in 2010. No individuals with the Schapira surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 92.66% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5.24% | 4.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |