2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Shoptaugh
An English surname denoting one who lived by or near a shop.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 147 Americans carry the last name Shoptaugh. That puts it at #136,082 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,331,662 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Shoptaugh 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
147
1 in 2,331,662
Census rank
#136,082
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
128
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 128 bearers of the surname Shoptaugh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 136082nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Shoptaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Shoptaugh
The surname Shoptaugh has its origins in the German language, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the late 15th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "schoppen," which referred to a small, roofed structure commonly used as a shop or stall. The addition of "taugh" is thought to have its roots in the Old German word "taugen," meaning "suitable" or "appropriate," suggesting that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who worked in or operated a suitable or appropriate shop or stall.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Shoptaugh name can be found in a baptismal record from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1492, where a child named Hans Shoptaugh was christened. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling variations of the name. Furthermore, records indicate that in the 16th century, a family bearing the Shoptaugh surname resided in the village of Oberndorf, located in the Bavarian region.
During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread beyond the confines of Bavaria, with records showing individuals bearing the Shoptaugh surname in various parts of Germany. One notable individual from this time period was Johann Shoptaugh, born in 1621 in the city of Augsburg, who gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and craftsman.
In the 18th century, the Shoptaugh name continued to be present in various parts of Germany, with several individuals achieving recognition in their respective fields. For instance, Friedrich Shoptaugh, born in 1738 in the town of Bamberg, was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy.
As the 19th century dawned, the Shoptaugh surname began to spread beyond the borders of Germany, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Wilhelm Shoptaugh, born in 1812 in the city of Munich, who eventually settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the state of Pennsylvania.
Throughout its long history, the Shoptaugh surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, scholars, businessmen, and more. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shoptaugh
Among Census respondents with the surname Shoptaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Shoptaugh 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 Shoptaugh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.6% · 107
- Two or more races10.2% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Shoptaugh
Shoptaugh 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
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+5 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,186 places
2020
#136,082
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
-3 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,257 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.0%) | Down 4,186 places |
| 2020 | #136,082 | 128 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 6,257 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 Shoptaugh 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 | #129,825 | #136,082 | -4.8% |
| Count | 131 | 128 | -2.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 7.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Shoptaugh bearers went from 131 to 128 (-2.3% change). The surname moved down 6,257 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #136,082.
FAQ
Shoptaugh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Shoptaugh?
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the surname Shoptaugh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,331,662 residents.
How common is Shoptaugh?
Shoptaugh ranks #136,082 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 128 people with the surname Shoptaugh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (147), 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 Shoptaugh.
Has Shoptaugh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Shoptaugh went from 131 recorded bearers to 128. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #136,082.
What does the Census say about the background of Shoptaugh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Shoptaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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 Shoptaugh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.6% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Shoptaugh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.6%), Two or More Races (10.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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 Shoptaugh (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 Shoptaugh mean?
An English surname denoting one who lived by or near a shop. 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 Shoptaugh (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 people are called Shoptaugh?
Find out how many people have the surname Shoptaugh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.