Explore the Family Name Schrumpf
The meaning of Schrumpf
South German: nickname from Middle High German s schrimpfen to wrinkle, bend, crease up’ for a little or wrinkly person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schrumpf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schrumpf has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,935 in popularity with a count of 367 people carrying the name. By 2010, although the rank had slipped to 53,802, the number of people bearing the name had slightly increased to 384, showing a change of 4.63%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people reduced by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #53,802 | -1.64% |
| Count | 367 | 384 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schrumpf
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Schrumpf surname identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 98.64% of Schrumps identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 99.22% in 2010, indicating a marginal increase of 0.59%. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in both years. The data did not indicate any individuals identifying with two or more races either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 99.22% | 0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |