Explore the Family Name Schippers
The meaning of Schippers
Dutch and Flemish: patronymic for the son of a shipman, from Schipper 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schippers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schippers increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 23,698 in popularity and saw a rise to 22,989 by 2010, which is a 2.99% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 997 to 1,112 during the same period, resulting in an 11.53% change. The proportion per 100k people slightly rose as well, moving from 0.37 to 0.38, a 2.7% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,698 | #22,989 | 2.99% |
| Count | 997 | 1,112 | 11.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schippers
The ethnicity associated with the surname Schippers shifted subtly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority remained overwhelmingly White with a slight decrease from 96.09% to 94.06%. The percentage of Schippers identifying as Hispanic saw the most substantial growth, increasing by 80% from 1.60% to 2.88%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.00% to 1.71%, a 71% change. There was minimal change in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native from 0.70% to 0.72%. The census reported no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity among those with the Schippers surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 94.06% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.88% | 80% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.71% | 71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.72% | 2.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |