Explore the Family Name Schepman
The meaning of Schepman
Dutch: occupational name for a mariner or skipper, from Middle Dutch schipman, schepman ‘mariner, skipper’. Compare Shipman.
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How common is the last name Schepman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schepman saw a modest uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 92,601 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, this ranking had improved to 85,049, representing an increase of 8.16%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period from 184 to 220, marking a rise of 19.57%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with the surname Schepman per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #85,049 | 8.16% |
| Count | 184 | 220 | 19.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schepman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schepman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with this surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of Schepmans were White, with only slight decrease of -0.21% over the decade. There was no recorded change or presence of Schepmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, there were no Schepmans who identified with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.45% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |