Explore the Family Name Schopfer
The meaning of Schopfer
1. German and Swiss German (Schöpfer): see Schoepfer. 2. South German: variant of Schopf 3.
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How common is the last name Schopfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schopfer experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 59,453 in 2000, it fell to 61,585 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.59%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname multiplied marginally from 318 to 326, indicating a growth of 2.52%. Concurrently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #61,585 | -3.59% |
| Count | 318 | 326 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schopfer
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Schopfer surname, changes were observed between the years 2000 and 2010 based on Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all identified as White (99.06%), but by 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 93.56%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0% to 3.99%) and those claiming two or more races (from 0% to 1.84%). No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.06% | 93.56% | -5.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |