Explore the Family Name Schlamp
The meaning of Schlamp
German: from Middle High German slamp ‘feast, banquet’, hence a nickname for a big eater.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schlamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlamp has seen some fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 93,841 and saw a rise to 89,753 by 2010, indicating a growth of 4.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 181 to 206, a 13.81% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #89,753 | 4.36% |
| Count | 181 | 206 | 13.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlamp
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schlamp, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers of this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.34% to 95.15%. Interestingly, there appeared to be a new development in 2010, where some individuals carrying the Schlamp surname identified with two or more races, accounting for 2.91%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 95.15% | -3.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |