Explore the Family Name Schlepp
The meaning of Schlepp
German: probably a nickname or occupational name for a laborer or carrier, especially in a mine, from Middle Low German slepen, Middle High German slēpen ‘to drag or carry (a load)’ (modern German schleppen, schleifen). Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Schlepp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlepp has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 51,458th most common in 2000 to 51,281st in 2010, showing an upward trend of 0.34%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Schlepp surname increased by 6.84% during this decade, from 380 to 406. However, the proportion of Schlepps per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname has grown, its relative prevalence compared to other surnames has remained consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #51,281 | 0.34% |
| Count | 380 | 406 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlepp
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Schlepp surname, changes can be noted between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all (96.05%) of the individuals with this last name identified as White, with a small portion (2.37%) identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decline in the percentage of White individuals down to 94.33%, while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to zero. During the same time period, new categories emerged with a small percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (1.97%) or reporting two or more races (2.71%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.33% | -1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |