2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schampers
A surname meaning "one who teases or mocks", derived from a Flemish word.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Schampers. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schampers surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Schampers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schampers, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schampers
The surname Schampers is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the late medieval period around the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "schamper," which referred to a person with a peculiar or irregular gait or manner of walking. This term may have been used as a descriptive nickname that eventually became a hereditary surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the city of Cologne in 1428, where a certain Hermannus Schampers is mentioned. In the 16th century, there are records of the Schampers family residing in the town of Attendorn, located in the former county of Mark (now part of North Rhine-Westphalia).
The name Schampers has also been associated with the village of Schampen, which is situated near the town of Heinsberg in the western part of Germany, close to the border with the Netherlands. It is possible that the surname may have originated from this place name or vice versa, with the village being named after an early settler with the surname Schampers.
Notable individuals bearing the Schampers surname include Johann Schampers (1578-1646), a German painter and engraver who specialized in portraits and religious works. He was active in the city of Cologne during the early 17th century. Another notable figure was Matthias Schampers (1625-1688), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Cologne who authored several religious treatises.
In the 18th century, a man named Johann Nikolaus Schampers (1702-1768) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Aachen. His creations were highly prized for their intricate craftsmanship and precision.
During the 19th century, the Schampers family had a presence in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Rhineland, Westphalia, and Hesse. One notable individual from this era was Friedrich Schampers (1824-1891), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in his native region.
While the Schampers surname is more commonly found in Germany and its neighboring areas, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the origins and historical significance of this surname remain firmly rooted in the German cultural and linguistic heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schampers
Among Census respondents with the surname Schampers, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schampers bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schampers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schampers
Schampers appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 289 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schampers surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #152,339 | 0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 106 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schampers bearers went from 107 to 106 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 289 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,339.
FAQ
Schampers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schampers?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Schampers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Schampers?
Schampers ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Schampers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schampers.
Has Schampers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schampers went from 107 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Schampers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schampers, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schampers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schampers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schampers (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schampers mean?
A surname meaning "one who teases or mocks", derived from a Flemish word. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schampers (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Schampers?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.