Explore the Family Name Schroepfer
The meaning of Schroepfer
German (Schröpfer): variant of Schrepfer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schroepfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schroepfer has experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 27,744 to 27,804, representing a 0.22% drop. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has seen an increase over the decade, growing by 5.88% from 816 to 864. Similarly, the proportion of people named Schroepfer per 100,000 has seen a minor decrease of 3.33%, shifting from 0.3 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #27,804 | -0.22% |
| Count | 816 | 864 | 5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schroepfer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes within the Schroepfer community between 2000 and 2010. The White population remains the majority but decreased by 2.93% over the decade, from 96.94% to 94.10%. The Hispanic population increased by 38.36%, rising from 1.59% to 2.20%. The category of two or more races saw a significant increase of 127.87%, jumping from 0.61% to 1.39%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw growth of 61.63%, increasing from 0.86% to 1.39%. The Asian/Pacific Islander community, while it was non-existent in 2000, accounted for 0.93% of the Schroepfers in 2010. The Black population remained at 0.00% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 94.1% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.2% | 38.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.39% | 127.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 1.39% | 61.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |