Explore the Family Name Schrimpf
The meaning of Schrimpf
German: nickname for someone with a conspicuous scar, from Middle High German schrimpf ‘scratch, cut’, or possibly for a small person, from a noun derivative of schrimpfen ‘to shrink or diminish’.
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How common is the last name Schrimpf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schrimpf has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schrimpf was ranked 37,534 in terms of commonality but fell to 38,103 by 2010, marking a decline of 1.52%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 558 to 582 during the same period, an increase of 4.3%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased slightly, from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #38,103 | -1.52% |
| Count | 558 | 582 | 4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrimpf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schrimpf also saw some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.85% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname rose significantly, from 1.79% to 2.41%, showing a 34.64% change. Furthermore, individuals identifying with two or more races and Black ethnicities also appear in the 2010 census, which were not present in the 2000 data. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 95.36% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.41% | 34.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |