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

Crupi, 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 Crupi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crupi in America

Crupi is the 28883rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crupi surname appeared 823 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 Crupi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crupi 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 Crupi

The surname Crupi originates from Italy, specifically the region of Calabria in the south. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "kryptos," meaning hidden or secret, which suggests that the name may have been given to families living in secluded or remote areas. Alternatively, it could be related to the Italian word "crupi," referring to a deep ravine or gorge.

The earliest known record of the Crupi name dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in medieval documents from the Calabrian towns of Reggio Calabria and Catanzaro. These documents often referred to landowners, merchants, and prominent citizens bearing the surname.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo Crupi (born around 1220) was mentioned in records from the city of Cosenza, where he served as a magistrate and legal advisor to the local nobility. Another early example is Pietro Crupi, a scholar and theologian from Reggio Calabria who lived in the late 14th century and authored several works on religious philosophy.

During the Renaissance period, the Crupi family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding influential positions in the church and local government. One such individual was Girolamo Crupi (1524-1593), a renowned jurist and diplomat who served as a counselor to the King of Naples.

In the 18th century, the Crupi name appears in historical records from the town of Seminara, where a branch of the family owned vast agricultural estates and vineyards. One notable member was Domenico Crupi (1732-1808), a successful landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of a local church and school.

Other notable individuals with the Crupi surname include Antonio Crupi (1877-1957), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from rural Calabrian life, and Giuseppe Crupi (1886-1951), a politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crupi

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Crupi, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!