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

Schimmelpfennig, 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 Schimmelpfennig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schimmelpfennig in America

Schimmelpfennig is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schimmelpfennig surname appeared 225 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 Schimmelpfennig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schimmelpfennig 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 Schimmelpfennig

The surname SCHIMMELPFENNIG has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 16th century. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "schimmel" meaning "white horse" and "pfennig" meaning "penny". It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who worked with or traded in white horses, or perhaps someone who was paid with a penny for their services.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHIMMELPFENNIG name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dated 1542, where a certain Hans SCHIMMELPFENNIG is listed as a resident. Another early reference is found in the church records of Bamberg, from 1589, where a Johannes SCHIMMELPFENNIG is mentioned.

During the 17th century, the SCHIMMELPFENNIG name spread to other parts of Germany, including Prussia and Saxony. In 1678, a Johann SCHIMMELPFENNIG is recorded as a merchant in the city of Leipzig. A few decades later, in 1723, a Friedrich SCHIMMELPFENNIG is listed as a landowner in the village of Neukirchen, near Berlin.

One notable bearer of the SCHIMMELPFENNIG name was Georg SCHIMMELPFENNIG, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, several members of the SCHIMMELPFENNIG family made their mark in various fields. August SCHIMMELPFENNIG (1823-1865) was a Prussian military officer who fought in the Austro-Prussian War. His brother, Alexander SCHIMMELPFENNIG (1824-1865), was a renowned architect and designed several prominent buildings in Berlin.

Another notable figure was Max SCHIMMELPFENNIG (1858-1924), a German botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research in the jungles of South America. His findings and collections contributed significantly to the understanding of the region's flora.

As the SCHIMMELPFENNIG name spread across Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as SCHIMMELPFENNIG, SCHIMMELPFENNICH, and SCHIMMELPFENNING. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schimmelpfennig

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

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 Schimmelpfennig 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 Schimmelpfennig 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 Schimmelpfennig was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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