2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hupfeld
A habitational surname derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Hupfeld. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hupfeld 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Hupfeld in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hupfeld, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hupfeld
The surname Hupfeld originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "hup," meaning a small hill or mound, and the suffix "-feld," meaning a field or open area. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near or on a small hill in an open field.
One of the earliest known references to the Hupfeld name comes from the town of Huepfelde, located in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This town's name likely shares the same linguistic roots as the surname. Historical documents from the 14th century mention several individuals with variations of the Hupfeld spelling, such as Hupfelt and Hupfeldt.
In the 15th century, the Hupfeld name appears in various records across different regions of Germany, including Hesse, Bavaria, and Saxony. One notable individual from this time was Hans Hupfeld, born in 1459 in the town of Erfurt, who was a respected merchant and landowner.
During the 16th century, the Hupfeld name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Hupfeld in 1526. He was a renowned Lutheran theologian and reformer who worked closely with Martin Luther and authored several influential works on theology and biblical exegesis.
In the 17th century, the Hupfeld family established itself in the city of Nuremberg, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member, Georg Hupfeld (1610-1682), was a master blacksmith and metalworker, known for his exceptional craftsmanship.
The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Christoph Hupfeld (1737-1804), a prominent German philologist and biblical scholar. He made significant contributions to the study of Hebrew linguistics and biblical interpretation through his numerous publications.
As the Hupfeld name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, it continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. In the 19th century, Ludwig Hupfeld (1813-1890) was a respected German orientalist and professor at the University of Halle, renowned for his expertise in Semitic languages and biblical studies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hupfeld
Among Census respondents with the surname Hupfeld, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hupfeld 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 Hupfeld surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hupfeld
Hupfeld 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+18 bearers (+17.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,791 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,207 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.5%) | Up 8,791 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,207 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 Hupfeld 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 | #138,304 | #143,511 | -3.8% |
| Count | 121 | 118 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hupfeld bearers went from 121 to 118 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,207 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #143,511.
FAQ
Hupfeld surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hupfeld?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Hupfeld. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Hupfeld?
Hupfeld ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Hupfeld. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Hupfeld.
Has Hupfeld become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hupfeld went from 121 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Hupfeld?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hupfeld, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Hupfeld in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hupfeld appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Hupfeld (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 Hupfeld mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name. 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 Hupfeld (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 Americans have the surname Hupfeld?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.