Explore the Family Name Schimmelpfennig
The meaning of Schimmelpfennig
German: nickname for a miser who lets his pennies become moldy, from schimmeln ‘to become moldy, mildewy’ (Middle High German schimel ‘mildew’) + Pfennig ‘penny’ (Middle High German phenninc). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dieter.
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How common is the last name Schimmelpfennig in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schimmelpfennig in the United States has marginally increased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 83,965 and by 2010 it had moved up slightly to 83,541. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 208 to 225, reflecting an increase of 8.17%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #83,541 | 0.5% |
| Count | 208 | 225 | 8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schimmelpfennig
When considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the individuals bearing the surname Schimmelpfennig identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased from 99.04% in 2000 to 98.67% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no changes, remaining at zero percent for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 98.67% | -0.37% |
| 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% |