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

Cupps, 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 Cupps surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cupps in America

Cupps is the 21648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cupps surname appeared 1,204 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 Cupps.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cupps 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 Cupps

The surname CUPPS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Old English word "cuppe," meaning a cup or drinking vessel. The name may have originally referred to someone who made or sold cups as an occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CUPPS surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1273, where a William Cupps is mentioned. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332, referring to a John Cuppe.

Several variations of the spelling existed in early records, including Cuppe, Cuppys, and Cuppes. These variations likely reflect regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions at the time.

In the 14th century, the CUPPS surname is documented in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a Thomas Cuppe is listed. This record suggests that the name had spread to various parts of England by that time.

One noteworthy individual who bore the CUPPS surname was Richard Cupps, a merchant and landowner who lived in Gloucestershire in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he acquired substantial property holdings in the region.

Another prominent figure was Sir William Cupps, a military commander during the English Civil War in the 17th century. He fought for the Parliamentarian forces and played a role in several battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the CUPPS surname is associated with John Cupps, a renowned clockmaker from London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy and are now considered valuable antiques.

The surname CUPPS can also be traced to various place names in England, such as Cuppe's Green in Oxfordshire and Cuppe's Hill in Gloucestershire, likely named after early inhabitants bearing the surname.

Other notable individuals with the CUPPS surname include Samuel Cupps (1734-1812), a British explorer who traveled extensively in Africa, and Mary Cupps (1788-1862), a prominent philanthropist and advocate for women's education in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cupps

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

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

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