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

Shepro, 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 Shepro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shepro in America

Shepro is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shepro surname appeared 113 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 Shepro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shepro 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 Shepro

The surname SHEPRO has its origins in the northern regions of England, appearing as early as the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "sceap" meaning sheep and "hyrde" meaning herd or shepherd. The name likely referred to an occupation, with the earliest bearers of the name likely being shepherds or those involved in sheep farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SHEPRO can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a William Shepro is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that by the late 12th century, the name had already become an established surname in the region.

In the 13th century, the name SHEPRO appeared in various forms, such as Sheprow, Sheprowe, and Sheppro, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that time. One notable bearer of the name was John Shepro, a merchant from York who was mentioned in the city's guild records in 1276.

During the 14th century, the SHEPRO surname spread beyond Yorkshire to other parts of northern England, particularly Lancashire and Westmorland. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 record a Thomas Shepro living in Lancashire, while the Westmorland Feet of Fines from 1346 mention a William Shepro as a landowner.

In the 15th century, the name SHEPRO continued to be associated with rural areas and agricultural pursuits. The Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from 1458 mention a Robert Shepro as a tenant farmer.

One of the earliest known bearers of the SHEPRO surname was William Shepro, born in 1492 in Yorkshire. He was a wool merchant and is recorded as having traded with merchants from the Low Countries, highlighting the economic importance of the wool trade in the region during that period.

Another notable figure was John Shepro, born in 1534 in Lancashire, who was a renowned botanist and herbalist. His work on the medicinal properties of plants was widely recognized, and he served as a physician to several noble households in the region.

The 17th century saw the SHEPRO surname spread further afield, with bearers of the name appearing in various records across England. One such individual was Thomas Shepro, born in 1612 in Yorkshire, who was a Puritan minister and served as a chaplain during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the SHEPRO surname continued to be associated with rural areas and agricultural pursuits, with many bearers of the name working as farmers, shepherds, and landowners. One notable figure from this period was William Shepro, born in 1745 in Westmorland, who was a renowned sheep breeder and played a significant role in improving local sheep stock.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, some bearers of the SHEPRO surname moved to urban areas and pursued different occupations. One such individual was John Shepro, born in 1812 in Lancashire, who was a successful industrialist and owned several textile mills in the region.

Overall, the surname SHEPRO has a rich history spanning centuries, with its origins rooted in the northern regions of England and an association with sheep farming and rural life. While the name has evolved over time and spread to other parts of the country, its connection to the agricultural heritage of northern England remains a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shepro

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

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

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