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

Schimpf, 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 Schimpf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schimpf in America

Schimpf is the 18378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schimpf surname appeared 1,507 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schimpf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schimpf 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 Schimpf

The surname "SCHIMPF" originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schimpf," which means "mockery" or "jest." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone known for their humorous or jesting nature.

In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or locations. The name "SCHIMPF" falls into the category of descriptive surnames, reflecting the personality or behavior of the original bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former principality of Anhalt in central Germany. In this collection, a person named "Henricus Schimpf" is mentioned in a document dated 1292.

Another early reference to the name "SCHIMPF" can be found in the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical records from the former Duchy of Württemberg in southwestern Germany. In this collection, a person named "Cunrat Schimpf" is mentioned in a document dated 1309.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name "SCHIMPF" began to spread across various regions of Germany, with different spelling variations emerging, such as "Schimpff" and "Schympf."

One notable bearer of this surname was Johannes Schimpf (c. 1460 - c. 1525), a German theologian and satirist known for his work "Gesta Romanorum," a collection of moral stories and anecdotes.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Schimpf (1685 - 1758), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Göttingen.

In the 18th century, the name "SCHIMPF" also appeared in other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland. For example, Johann Schimpf (1714 - 1781) was a Swiss painter and engraver known for his landscape paintings and etchings.

In the 19th century, members of the Schimpf family were found in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Baden, Württemberg, and Bavaria. One notable figure from this period was Wilhelm Schimpf (1842 - 1919), a German architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin and other cities.

Throughout its history, the surname "SCHIMPF" has maintained its association with German culture and heritage, with bearers of this name making contributions in various fields such as theology, law, art, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schimpf

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

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

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