Explore the Family Name Schepers
The meaning of Schepers
Dutch and North German: patronymic from Scheper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schepers in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schepers fluctuated over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 22,461 but fell slightly to 23,397 in 2010, marking a 4.17% decrease in popularity. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count increased modestly from 1,069 in 2000 to 1,087 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #23,397 | -4.17% |
| Count | 1,069 | 1,087 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schepers
The ethnic identity associated with Schepers, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly White, accounting for 97.57% in 2000 and 97.70% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 14.67%, from 0.75% in 2000 to 0.64% in 2010. There was also a slight decrease in those of Hispanic ethnicity, with a drop of 1.64% over the same period. The percentages of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not statistically significant in either year, while those indicating two or more races dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.7% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.2% | -1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.64% | -14.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |