Explore the Family Name Shappy
The meaning of Shappy
Americanized form of French Chaput.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shappy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shappy saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked as the 85,643rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had improved its rank to the 82,317th position, marking an increase of 3.88%. The number of individuals with the Shappy surname also rose during this period, from 203 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 12.81%. However, the proportion of people named Shappy per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #82,317 | 3.88% |
| Count | 203 | 229 | 12.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shappy
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the Shappy surname. In 2000, virtually all (98.03%) identified as White, but this dropped slightly to 93.89% by 2010. There was also a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within this group, which wasn't present in 2000 but accounted for 3.49% in 2010. Other categories such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 93.89% | -4.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |