Explore the Family Name Schleper
The meaning of Schleper
North German: 1. nickname for a lazy person, from Middle Low German slēper ‘sleeper’. Compare Schlaefer. 2. perhaps an altered form of Schlepper, see Schlepp.
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How common is the last name Schleper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schleper has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 59,147 among all surnames in the United States, with a count of 320 individuals bearing this name, equating to 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank slipped to 61,745, even though the total count rose slightly to 325. This increase in the number of individuals with the Schleper surname did not keep pace with the overall population growth, resulting in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #61,745 | -4.39% |
| Count | 320 | 325 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schleper
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schleper surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.44% of those with the Schleper surname identified as White. This proportion fell slightly to 97.85% by 2010. The data showed no representation of the Schleper surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or those who identified with two or more races during both the census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.85% | -0.6% |
| 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% |