Explore the Family Name Shelp
The meaning of Shelp
Possibly an Americanized form of North German Schelp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shelp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shelp has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shelp was ranked as the 42,677th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 42,163rd position, indicating a change of 1.2 percent. This upward shift is also reflected in the number of individuals carrying this surname, which grew from 478 in 2000 to 515 in 2010, showing an increase of 7.74 percent. Nonetheless, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5.56 percent during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #42,163 | 1.2% |
| Count | 478 | 515 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shelp
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shelp, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase observed over these years (from 93.72 percent to 94.37 percent). There was also a noticeable growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 18.26 percent, and those identifying with two or more races, presenting a change of 59.59 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of people identifying as Black went down to zero in 2010, and there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 94.37% | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.72% | 18.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.33% | 59.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |