Explore the Family Name Schlieper
The meaning of Schlieper
North German: occupational name for a grinder of knives, scissors, and the like, Middle Low German sliper. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Schlieper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlieper has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,999th most common surname, but by 2010, it climbed to the 56,588th position, representing a growth of 4.09%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 321 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, a 12.46% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #56,588 | 4.09% |
| Count | 321 | 361 | 12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlieper
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the distribution of ethnic identities associated with the Schlieper surname shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 95.64% to 90.03%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, rising from 2.18% to 4.16%. Meanwhile, the surname saw its first appearance among those with two or more ethnicities and American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds, at percentages of 3.32% and 1.39% respectively in 2010. There was no change for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 90.03% | -5.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 4.16% | 90.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |