Is this name Irish?....Shumpert?

My boyfriend's last name is Shumpert. I was wondering what roots are they...He is half white and half black...I'm assuming it is on the white half but I could be wrong...any answers????

Is this name Irish?....Shumpert?
Shumpert is not an Irish name !








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Reply:Your boyfriend's name comes from his father's side.. and no.. either parent might be the black or white. The name ITSELF seems to originate in Germany. To be certain on which of his ancestors carry which name, and their ethnic background, would require finding records that trace back.


Of course, you could just ask to meet his parents and see which is which.
Reply:The following information came from www.ancestry.com


Shumpert Name Meaning and History


Americanized form of German Schumpert.


hope this helps.
Reply:Shumpert is not Irish. It might be German. My grandfather's first name was Shumpert so I am always pleased to know of anyone having that name.