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Explore the Family Name Schopf
The meaning of Schopf
1. South German: nickname for someone with a wild shock of hair, from Middle High German schopf ‘tuft (of hair)’. 2. German (Bavaria; Schöpf): status name from Middle High German schepfe ‘juryman’. Compare Schoepf; see also Sheff and Shepp. 3. German (Alemannic): topographic name from dialect schopf ‘shed’ for someone who lived in or near one.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schopf has seen subtle changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,198th, but slipped slightly to rank 38,640th in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.16 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 545 in 2000 to 572 by 2010, marking a growth of 4.95 percent. While these shifts are relatively minor, they do indicate an increase in the number of people carrying the Schopf surname, even though its ranking fell slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #38,640 | -1.16% |
| Count | 545 | 572 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schopf
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diverse range of backgrounds for those with the Schopf surname. The majority identify as White, though the percentage decreased from 96.51 in 2000 to 94.23 in 2010. The Hispanic community saw a 19.09 percent growth in the same period. Interestingly, there was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within this group in 2000, however, by 2010, 0.87 percent identified as such. Similarly, the census recorded a substantial rise of 90.22 percent in those who identified as belonging to two or more races. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.23% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.62% | 19.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.75% | 90.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |