Explore the Family Name Schlapkohl
The meaning of Schlapkohl
North German: nickname for someone with a dangling, pointed cap or hood, from Middle Low German slap ‘limp’ + kogel ‘hood, cowl’ (attached to a coat) (from Late Latin cuculla).
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How common is the last name Schlapkohl in the United States?
The Schlapkohl surname was ranked 83,301st in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000. By the year 2010, its rank had dropped to 89,753, reflecting a decrease of 7.75 percent. The count of individuals bearing the Schlapkohl surname also fell slightly from 210 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, marking a 1.9 percent decrease. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people diminished by 12.5 percent over the same decade, moving from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #89,753 | -7.75% |
| Count | 210 | 206 | -1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlapkohl
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Schlapkohl surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 98.57 percent of all Schlapkohls, decreasing slightly to 96.60 percent by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, the data shows a small emergence of Hispanic self-identification within this surname group, moving from zero in 2000 to 2.43 percent in 2010. No individuals reported themselves as having two or more races for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 96.6% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| 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% |