Explore the Family Name Schelp
The meaning of Schelp
North German: topographic name for someone living near or working with reeds, from Middle Low German schelp ‘reed(s)’ (modern German Schilf). Some characteristic forenames: German Rainer.
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How common is the last name Schelp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schelp's popularity experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schelp ranked as the 88,461st most common surname and by 2010 it had slipped to 97,671st. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, from 195 in 2000 down to 186 in 2010; a drop of roughly 4.62%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Schelp per 100,000 also fell by 14.29% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #97,671 | -10.41% |
| Count | 195 | 186 | -4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schelp
Regarding ethnic identity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Schelp surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease in this group, from 95.38% in 2000 to 93.01% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.69% of the Schelps. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no significant changes or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 93.01% | -2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |