Explore the Family Name Scripter
The meaning of Scripter
Probably English (see Scripture).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scripter in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Scripter" in the United States, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In both years, it ranked 44,574th in terms of most common surnames. The actual count of individuals carrying the surname rose by about 6.17%, going from 454 people in 2000 to 482 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000, there was a slight decrease of 5.88%, dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #44,576 | 0% |
| Count | 454 | 482 | 6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scripter
As for the ethnic identities associated with the surname Scripter, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White. While this group has seen a small decrease of 1.89% over the decade, still an overwhelming 93.78% of individuals with the surname identified as White in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity is Hispanic, which saw a significant increase, more than doubling from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. A smaller fraction identifies as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing slightly from 1.32% to 1.45%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 93.78% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.53% | 100.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 1.45% | 9.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |