2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scripp
Derived from the Old Norse "skreppa", meaning small bundle or pack, likely an occupational surname for a traveling merchant or peddler.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Scripp. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scripp 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Scripp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scripp, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scripp
The surname SCRIPP is of English origin, dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English word "scrippe," meaning a small bag or wallet. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for a maker or seller of bags or purses.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various county records and tax rolls across England. One notable reference is found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, which mentions a John le Scrippe.
In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Scrypp, Scryppe, and Scrippe, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that time period. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a William Scryppe, while the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1348 mention a John Scrippe.
During the 16th century, the name began to take its modern spelling of SCRIPP. In the Muster Rolls of Berkshire from 1522, a John Scripp is listed as a resident of the county. Additionally, the Parish Registers of Braintree, Essex, record the christening of Alice Scripp in 1589.
Notable individuals bearing the surname SCRIPP throughout history include:
1. William Scripp (c. 1550 - 1620), an English clergyman and author known for his work "A Briefe Treatise Against the Prophet's Falsely Pretended by the Two Infamous Monsters, Edmund Coppinger and Arthington."
2. John Scripp (1620 - 1672), a Member of Parliament for Great Marlow during the English Civil War and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.
3. Elizabeth Scripp (1683 - 1762), a prominent landowner and philanthropist in Gloucestershire, England, who donated funds for the construction of a school and almshouses in her hometown.
4. Thomas Scripp (1750 - 1821), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Warwickshire, known for his innovations in timepiece mechanisms and precision instruments.
5. Mary Scripp (1805 - 1879), a celebrated English botanical artist and illustrator, whose detailed drawings of plants and flowers are preserved in several museums and collections.
While the surname SCRIPP is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its occupational origins in the Middle Ages, with variations in spelling reflecting the linguistic evolution of the English language over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scripp
Among Census respondents with the surname Scripp, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Scripp 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 Scripp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scripp
Scripp 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,136 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,136 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 1,289 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 Scripp 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 | #156,044 | #154,755 | 0.8% |
| Count | 104 | 102 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scripp bearers went from 104 to 102 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 1,289 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #154,755.
FAQ
Scripp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scripp?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Scripp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Scripp?
Scripp ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Scripp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Scripp.
Has Scripp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scripp went from 104 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Scripp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scripp, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Scripp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scripp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Scripp (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 Scripp mean?
Derived from the Old Norse "skreppa", meaning small bundle or pack, likely an occupational surname for a traveling merchant or peddler. 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 Scripp (0.03 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 common is the surname Scripp?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Scripp on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.