Find out how popular the last name Schempp is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schempp.

Schempp, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schempp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schempp in America

Schempp is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schempp surname appeared 700 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schempp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schempp to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schempp

The surname Schempp has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "schempfen," which means "to mock" or "to deride." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname given to someone with a mocking or jesting personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schempp can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Swabia in southern Germany. In this collection, dated around 1250, there is a record of a man named Cunradus dictus Schemph (Conrad called Schemph).

The name Schempp has also been documented in various other historical records from the region, such as the Cistercian Abbey of Salem's records from the 14th century, where a man named Heinrich Schempp is mentioned as a landowner.

During the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Schempp appeared in various forms, including Schempf, Schempfe, and Schempfen. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One notable individual with the surname Schempp was Johann Schempp (1628-1707), a German Protestant clergyman and theologian from Württemberg. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several theological works.

Another historical figure with this name was Philipp Schempp (1772-1841), a German painter and engraver from Stuttgart. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various museums and collections across Germany.

In the 19th century, the name Schempp gained some prominence with the birth of Johann Georg Schempp (1839-1907), a German politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) and was involved in drafting legal reforms during his career.

The surname Schempp also has a connection to the town of Schempach, located in the district of Freudenstadt in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is believed that some individuals with the surname Schempp may have originated from or been associated with this town in the past.

Overall, the surname Schempp has a rich history rooted in the German regions of Swabia and Württemberg, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. Its meaning and variations have evolved over time, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schempp

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schempp.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schempp was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schempp has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schempp was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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