Explore the Family Name Schopp
The meaning of Schopp
1. North German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of ladles and clippers or scoops, from Middle Low German schōpe ‘ladle’. 2. North German: variant of Schaub. 3. German: habitational name from a place so named near Kaiserslautern. 4. North German: topographic name for someone living in a barn or shed, from Middle Low German schoppe. 5. North German (Schöpp): see Schoepp.
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How common is the last name Schopp in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Schopp, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in rank from 20343 in the year 2000 to 20937 in the year 2010, reflecting a change of -2.92 percent. However, the total count of individuals with the surname Schopp increased by 3.54 percent over the same period, from 1215 in the year 2000 to 1258 in the year 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals dropped slightly from 0.45 to 0.43, a decline of 4.44 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,343 | #20,937 | -2.92% |
| Count | 1,215 | 1,258 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schopp
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range of identities associated with the surname Schopp. In 2010, the majority of individuals (92.53 percent) identified as White, a slight decrease from 95.56 percent in 2000. There was also a considerable increase within the Hispanic population, from 1.89 percent in 2000 to 4.53 percent in 2010, marking a significant growth of 139.68 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases, while the Black population and those identifying with two or more races saw increases, though the latter's data was suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 92.53% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 4.53% | 139.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.03% | -16.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.56% | -15.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |