Explore the Family Name Schuettpelz
The meaning of Schuettpelz
North German (Schüttpelz): literally ‘shake the fur or hide’, from Middle High German schütten, a nickname probably for a bold, unconcerned person. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hildegarde, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Schuettpelz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schuettpelz has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Schuettpelz surname was ranked 79,676 in popularity, followed by a small drop to a rank of 81,181 in 2010 – a decrease of approximately 1.89%. However, despite the slight drop in ranking, the count of individuals carrying the Schuettpelz surname increased from 222 to 233 during this period, which represents a 4.95% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #81,181 | -1.89% |
| Count | 222 | 233 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schuettpelz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schuettpelz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is overwhelmingly White. In both 2000 and 2010, upwards of 98% of those with the Schuettpelz surname identified as White, with a minor increase from 98.2% to 98.28%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 98.28% | 0.08% |
| 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% |