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

Schoephoerster, 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 Schoephoerster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schoephoerster in America

Schoephoerster is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schoephoerster surname appeared 155 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 Schoephoerster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schoephoerster 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 Schoephoerster

The surname SCHOEPHOERSTER originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Schöpfer," which means "creator" or "maker," and the suffix "-ster," which denotes an occupation or trade. The name likely referred to someone who worked as a craftsman or artisan, possibly a woodcarver or sculptor.

SCHOEPHOERSTER was initially found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was recorded as early as the 13th century. Some variations in spelling include Schöpfster, Schöpferster, and Schöphorster, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic evolution over time.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name SCHOEPHOERSTER can be found in a 1423 record from the town of Nuremberg, which mentions a certain Hans Schoephoerster, a woodcarver commissioned to create intricate decorations for a local church.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of SCHOEPHOERSTER resided in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. Johann SCHOEPHOERSTER (1510-1578) was a renowned sculptor who created several elaborate altarpieces and statues that can still be seen in churches throughout the region.

Another notable figure was Katharina SCHOEPHOERSTER (1647-1717), a skilled embroiderer from Dresden whose intricate needlework adorned the garments of the Saxon nobility. Her embroidery work is currently housed in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden museum.

In the 19th century, Friedrich SCHOEPHOERSTER (1822-1895) was a celebrated cabinetmaker from Munich, known for his exquisite furniture designs that blended traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques.

The name SCHOEPHOERSTER also appears in historical records from the town of Eisenach, where a family of stonemasons and sculptors lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were responsible for carving intricate details on several buildings in the town's historic center, including the Wartburg Castle.

While the SCHOEPHOERSTER surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of German craftsmanship and the artisans who contributed to the region's architectural and artistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schoephoerster

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

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

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