2000
#7,799
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,931
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.46
Rare Last name
Shoop
Americanized form of German Schup or Schupp, likely referring to someone who lived near a barn or shed.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,339 Americans carry the last name Shoop. That puts it at #8,377 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.27 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 78,994 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Shoop 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
4.3K
1 in 78,994
Census rank
#8,377
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,784 bearers of the surname Shoop in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.27 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8377th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Shoop, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Shoop
The surname SHOOP is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Schöpp" or "Schopp." These early spellings are thought to be derived from the German word "Schoppen," which referred to a type of drinking vessel or a measure of liquid, indicating a potential occupational connection for the name's bearers.
In the late 16th century, records show the name appearing in various German-speaking regions, such as the town of Bamberg in Franconia, where a certain Hans Schopp is mentioned in a manuscript dated 1583. The earliest known instance of the SHOOP spelling can be found in a 1612 document from the city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Johann Shoop is listed as a resident.
As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling became more common. In the Netherlands, for instance, the name appeared as "Schoop" or "Schoep," while in France, it was often written as "Choup" or "Chop." These variations likely arose due to linguistic differences and local dialects.
One notable figure bearing the SHOOP surname was Johann Gottfried Shoop, a German-born mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1667 to 1734. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is credited with developing innovative methods for calculating the orbits of comets.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Wilhelm von Shoop, a Prussian military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1789, he rose through the ranks and eventually became a Lieutenant General, playing a crucial role in several battles against the French forces.
In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the SHOOP name can be found in the archives of Pennsylvania, where a family of German immigrants settled in the late 18th century. Among them was a farmer named Heinrich Shoop, who was born in 1765 and lived in the town of Bethlehem.
During the 19th century, the SHOOP surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Emma Shoop, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1848 in Ohio, she founded one of the first schools for women in the state and played a pivotal role in the suffrage movement.
Another noteworthy figure was Friedrich Shoop, a German-American inventor and engineer who lived from 1860 to 1932. He is best known for his contributions to the development of early automobiles and his innovative designs for gasoline engines and transmissions.
Throughout its history, the SHOOP surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, spanning fields such as academia, military service, entrepreneurship, and activism. While the name's origins can be traced back to German-speaking regions, its bearers have left their mark across the globe, contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shoop
Among Census respondents with the surname Shoop, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Shoop 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 Shoop surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 3,539
- Two or more races2.9% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 86
- Black or African American0.7% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Shoop
Shoop 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
#8,010
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,130
+199 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 1.40
Rank movement Down 211 places
2020
#8,377
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,784
-346 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 1.27
Rank movement Down 367 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,799 | 3,931 | 1.46 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,010 | 4,130 | 1.40 | +199 bearers (+5.1%) | Down 211 places |
| 2020 | #8,377 | 3,784 | 1.27 | -346 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 367 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 Shoop 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 | #8,010 | #8,377 | -4.6% |
| Count | 4,130 | 3,784 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.40 | 1.27 | -9.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Shoop bearers went from 4,130 to 3,784 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 367 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,010 to #8,377.
FAQ
Shoop surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Shoop?
Name Census estimates that about 4,339 living Americans carry the surname Shoop. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 78,994 residents.
How common is Shoop?
Shoop ranks #8,377 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.27 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,784 people with the surname Shoop. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,339), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.27 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.27 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Shoop.
Has Shoop become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Shoop went from 4,130 recorded bearers to 3,784. That is a decrease of 346 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,010 to #8,377.
What does the Census say about the background of Shoop?
Among Census respondents with the surname Shoop, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Shoop in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (3,539 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Shoop appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Shoop (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 Shoop mean?
Americanized form of German Schup or Schupp, likely referring to someone who lived near a barn or shed. 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 Shoop (1.27 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 people have the last name Shoop?
You can see how many people have the last name Shoop on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.