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

Hupp, 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 Hupp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hupp in America

Hupp is the 6900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hupp surname appeared 4,871 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hupp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hupp 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 Hupp

The surname HUPP is of German origin, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Hupf" or "Hupfe." These early spellings are derived from the Middle High German word "hupfen," which means "to hop" or "to jump."

In its early days, the name HUPP was likely used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who had a distinctive gait or manner of walking. It may have been assigned to individuals who were known for their agility or lively movements. Alternatively, it could have been used as a nickname for someone who had a hopping or bouncing occupation, such as a dancer or a performer.

The earliest recorded instances of the HUPP surname can be found in various medieval documents and records from the region of Bavaria. One notable mention is in the Würzburg archives, where a certain "Hermannus Hupfe" is listed as a landowner in the year 1295.

As the name spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it underwent several spelling variations, including "Huppe," "Hüppe," and the modern form, "HUPP." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the German language over time.

Notable individuals who bore the HUPP surname throughout history include:

1. Johannes HUPP (1562-1631), a German Baroque painter and engraver known for his religious works and engravings of biblical scenes.

2. Wilhelm HUPP (1770-1845), a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek art museum.

3. Anna Maria HUPP (1809-1876), a German writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose works in the Romantic style.

4. Otto HUPP (1859-1949), a German heraldist and author who wrote extensively on the subject of coats of arms and heraldic symbols.

5. Hermann HUPP (1885-1963), a German automotive engineer and industrialist who co-founded the Hupp Motor Car Company in the early 20th century.

While the HUPP surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. Today, it can be found in various countries, carrying with it a rich history and a connection to the medieval German culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hupp

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

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

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