Explore the Family Name Shaper
The meaning of Shaper
English (Lancashire): occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle English shapen ‘to shape’ (Old English sceppan), denoting someone who fashioned cloth or other material.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shaper in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Shaper' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 111,119th most popular surname with a count of 147; by 2010, however, it had slipped to the 125,282nd spot with a count of 137. This represents a change of -12.75 in ranking and -6.8 in the count. Despite this drop, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #125,282 | -12.75% |
| Count | 147 | 137 | -6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaper
Exploring the ethnic identity affiliated with the surname 'Shaper', according to Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 93.88% of those with the Shaper surname identified as White, but this decreased to 91.97% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. There was also no record of individuals identifying with two or more races. However, there was a new development in 2010 when 5.11% identified as Black, a category that had zero representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 91.97% | -2.03% |
| Black | 0% | 5.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |