Explore the Family Name Schepps
The meaning of Schepps
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish sheps ‘ram, sheep’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Elihu, Morry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schepps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schepps has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 68,973rd in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 77,012th position, reflecting an 11.66% decrease in rank. The number of people with this surname also declined marginally from 266 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, a decrease of 6.39%. Additionally, as a proportion of the total population per 100k, the presence of the Schepps surname fell by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #77,012 | -11.66% |
| Count | 266 | 249 | -6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schepps
The ethnic identity associated with the Schepps surname has also undergone minor changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White represented the bulk of those bearing the Schepps name, although their percentage dropped slightly from 94.36% to 93.57%. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.38% in 2000 to 5.62% in 2010, marking a 66.27% increase. No individuals with the Schepps surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 93.57% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 5.62% | 66.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |