Explore the Family Name Schipper
The meaning of Schipper
1. Dutch, North German and Flemish: occupational name for a boatman or (in German) a shipbuilder, from an agent derivative of schip ‘ship’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a shovel maker or a digger, from German Schippe ‘shovel, spade’ + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Schipper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schipper gained in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,797th in the United States, and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 10,772nd – a 0.23% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also grew during this decade, from 2,712 to 2,961, marking an increase of 9.18%. However, as a proportion of the population per 100,000, the occurrence of this surname remained fairly steady over the decade, with a slight decrease of 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,797 | #10,772 | 0.23% |
| Count | 2,712 | 2,961 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 1 | -0.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schipper
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schipper showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 1.00% to 1.11%, marking a change of 11.00%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased from 1.62% to 0.98%, a significant drop of 39.51%. The majority of individuals with the surname Schipper identified as White, making up 95.28% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.37% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.62% to 2.13%, indicating a change of 31.48%. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 95.37% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.13% | 31.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.11% | 11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0.98% | -39.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |