2000
#6,491
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,822
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.79
Rare Last name
Hupp
A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of hops, used in brewing beer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,300 Americans carry the last name Hupp. That puts it at #7,007 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.55 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 64,671 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hupp 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
5.3K
1 in 64,671
Census rank
#7,007
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,622 bearers of the surname Hupp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.55 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7007th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hupp
Among Census respondents with the surname Hupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hupp 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 Hupp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 4,286
- Two or more races2.9% · 135
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 131
- Black or African American0.8% · 36
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hupp
Hupp 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
#6,900
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,871
+49 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Down 409 places
2020
#7,007
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,622
-249 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 1.55
Rank movement Down 107 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,491 | 4,822 | 1.79 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,900 | 4,871 | 1.65 | +49 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 409 places |
| 2020 | #7,007 | 4,622 | 1.55 | -249 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 107 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 Hupp 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 | #6,900 | #7,007 | -1.6% |
| Count | 4,871 | 4,622 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.65 | 1.55 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hupp bearers went from 4,871 to 4,622 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 107 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,900 to #7,007.
FAQ
Hupp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hupp?
Name Census estimates that about 5,300 living Americans carry the surname Hupp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 64,671 residents.
How common is Hupp?
Hupp ranks #7,007 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.55 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,622 people with the surname Hupp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,300), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.55 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.55 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Hupp.
Has Hupp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hupp went from 4,871 recorded bearers to 4,622. That is a decrease of 249 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,900 to #7,007.
What does the Census say about the background of Hupp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Hupp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (4,286 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hupp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Hupp (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 Hupp mean?
A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of hops, used in brewing beer. 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 Hupp (1.55 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 common is the surname Hupp?
If you just want to know how many people are called Hupp, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.