Explore the Family Name Shomper
The meaning of Shomper
Probably an Americanized form of German Schamber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shomper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shomper has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,233rd most popular, but slipped to 56,710th by 2010, marking an approximate decline of 10.69%. The count also decreased over this decade from 382 individuals bearing the Shomper surname to 360, corresponding to a rate of -5.76%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by about 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #56,710 | -10.69% |
| Count | 382 | 360 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shomper
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Shomper surname, the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the largest proportion identifies as White. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 96% of individuals with the Shomper surname identified as White, showing a slight increase of 0.62% over the decade. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years, with a modest rise from 1.31% to 1.39%. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as having two or more races in 2000, by 2010, this category accounted for 1.67% of Shompers. Conversely, there was a significant drop in those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 1.83% in 2000 to none by 2010. No Shompers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 96.94% | 0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 1.39% | 6.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |