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

Scraper, 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 Scraper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scraper in America

Scraper is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scraper surname appeared 251 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 Scraper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scraper 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 Scraper

The surname SCRAPER has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "scrapere," which referred to a person who scrapes or removes material, such as a plasterer or tanner. The name likely originated as an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked as scrapers or cleaned surfaces as part of their trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SCRAPER can be found in various medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century. These rolls documented the collection of taxes and often listed individuals by their occupations or surnames. The name appeared as "Scrapere" and "Scrapere de Eboraco" (Scraper of York), indicating its association with the city of York.

In the 14th century, the SCRAPER surname was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a series of records documenting landowners and their properties. This suggests that by this time, the name had become established as a hereditary surname, passed down from generation to generation.

One notable individual bearing the SCRAPER surname was John Scraper, a merchant and alderman who lived in London during the late 15th century. He is mentioned in various city records and is believed to have been a prominent figure in the trade guilds of the time.

Another historical figure was Thomas Scraper, born in 1612 in Lincolnshire. He was a Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious treatises, including "The Spiritual Husbandman" and "The Pilgrim's Progress Unfolded."

In the 18th century, the SCRAPER surname appears in the parish records of Staffordshire, with the birth of William Scraper in 1725. He later became a renowned clockmaker, known for his intricate and ornate timepieces, some of which are still preserved in museums today.

The surname SCRAPER has also been found in various place names throughout England, such as Scraper's Lane in Hertfordshire, which likely derived its name from an individual with the SCRAPER surname residing in that area.

Other notable individuals with the SCRAPER surname include:

1. Robert Scraper (1789-1867), a British soldier who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a landowner in Kent.
2. Elizabeth Scraper (1820-1902), a philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire, known for her work in establishing schools and hospitals for the underprivileged.
3. Henry Scraper (1845-1923), a prominent architect from Gloucestershire, who designed several churches and public buildings in the region.
4. Alice Scraper (1876-1958), a renowned botanist and expert on medicinal plants, who authored several books on the subject.
5. George Scraper (1901-1979), a celebrated author and poet from Lancashire, renowned for his lyrical works depicting the industrial landscapes of northern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scraper

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

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

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