2000
#108,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 152
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Schrump
A surname denoting someone who was thin or diminutive in stature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Schrump. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schrump 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Schrump in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrump, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schrump
The surname Schrump has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "schrumpfen," which means "to shrink" or "to wrinkle." This name was likely initially given as a nickname to someone with a shriveled or wrinkled appearance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Schrump surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1487, where a certain Hans Schrump is mentioned as a resident. Another early mention is found in the church records of Augsburg, Germany, in 1522, where a Margret Schrump is listed as having been baptized.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Schrump began to spread across various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Hesse. During this time, variations in spelling also emerged, such as Schrumph, Schrumpf, and Schrumpfen.
A notable historical figure bearing the Schrump surname was Johann Schrump (1595-1672), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Jena. He wrote several works on religious subjects and was highly regarded in his time.
Another individual of note was Friedrich Schrump (1765-1834), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was eventually awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, the Schrump surname found its way to other parts of Europe and even across the Atlantic. One example is Maximilian Schrump (1822-1891), a German-American businessman who immigrated to the United States in the 1840s and established a successful trading company in New York City.
A more recent historical figure was Theodor Schrump (1880-1962), a German artist and sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Germany.
While the surname Schrump may not be among the most common today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and played a part in the cultural and societal fabric of Germany and other regions where it has been present.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schrump
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrump, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Schrump 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 Schrump surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schrump
Schrump appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
-10 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 13,437 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-27 bearers (-19.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,167 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #108,153 | 152 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | -10 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 13,437 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-19.0%) | Down 24,167 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 Schrump 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 | #121,590 | #145,757 | -19.9% |
| Count | 142 | 115 | -19.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schrump bearers went from 142 to 115 (-19.0% change). The surname moved down 24,167 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #145,757.
FAQ
Schrump surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schrump?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Schrump. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Schrump?
Schrump ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Schrump. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Schrump.
Has Schrump become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schrump went from 142 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 27 (-19.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Schrump?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schrump, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Schrump in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schrump appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Schrump (2000, 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 Schrump mean?
A surname denoting someone who was thin or diminutive in stature. 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 Schrump (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 Americans have the surname Schrump?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.