Explore the Family Name Scharpf
The meaning of Scharpf
South German: variant of Scharf. Some characteristic forenames: German Jurgen, Eberhard, Niklaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Scharpf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scharpf saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,481 and by 2010, it had slipped to 58,481, marking a decrease of about 5.41%. However, the number of people with this surname remained fairly constant over the decade, increasing slightly from 346 to 347.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #58,481 | -5.41% |
| Count | 346 | 347 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scharpf
The ethnicity associated with the Scharpf surname, based again on Decennial U.S. Census data, is largely white, with 95.10% of individuals identifying as such in 2010, down slightly from 95.66% in 2000. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, holding steady at 1.73% from 2000 to 2010. There was also a slight representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this figure fell to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Scharpf identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95.1% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |