2000
#21,866
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Huppert
A German surname derived from the dialectal word "Hupper," meaning "little hill" or "hump."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,401 Americans carry the last name Huppert. That puts it at #21,741 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.41 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 244,650 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huppert 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
1.4K
1 in 244,650
Census rank
#21,741
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,222 bearers of the surname Huppert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.41 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 21741st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huppert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huppert
The surname Huppert originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "hupper," which translates to "jumper" or "hopper." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a dancer, entertainer, or perhaps even a messenger or courier.
In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin. The name Huppert could have evolved from a nickname given to someone who was particularly agile or known for their jumping or hopping abilities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Huppert can be found in the records of the city of Cologne in the year 1296, where a certain "Huppertus de Colonia" is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use in the Rhineland region of Germany during that time period.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and tax lists throughout German-speaking regions, including the areas of Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg. The spellings varied, with forms such as "Huppert," "Huppert," and "Huppert" being common.
One notable individual bearing the name Huppert was Johann Huppert, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1568 to 1635. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.
Another historically significant person with the surname Huppert was Marie-Jeanne Huppert (1753-1823), a French Revolutionary and feminist who played an active role in the French Revolution. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and participated in various political and social movements of the time.
In the 19th century, the name Huppert gained further recognition with the birth of Ernst Huppert (1808-1897), a German painter and illustrator renowned for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works are displayed in several prestigious art museums across Europe.
Another notable figure was Wilhelm Huppert (1884-1960), a German chemist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of analytical chemistry. He developed several techniques and methods that are still used in modern chemical analysis.
Finally, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Huppert is the French actress Isabelle Huppert, born in 1953. She is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and respected actresses of her generation, having received numerous awards and accolades for her performances in films such as "The Piano Teacher," "Elle," and "Violette Nozière."
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huppert
Among Census respondents with the surname Huppert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Huppert 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 Huppert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 1,138
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 47
- Two or more races1.9% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huppert
Huppert 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
#21,790
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,193
+85 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.40
Rank movement Up 76 places
2020
#21,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,222
+29 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.41
Rank movement Up 49 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,866 | 1,108 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #21,790 | 1,193 | 0.40 | +85 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 76 places |
| 2020 | #21,741 | 1,222 | 0.41 | +29 bearers (+2.4%) | Up 49 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 Huppert 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 | #21,790 | #21,741 | 0.2% |
| Count | 1,193 | 1,222 | 2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.40 | 0.41 | 2.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huppert bearers went from 1,193 to 1,222 (+2.4% change). The surname moved up 49 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,790 to #21,741.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Huppert
FAQ
Huppert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huppert?
Name Census estimates that about 1,401 living Americans carry the surname Huppert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 244,650 residents.
How common is Huppert?
Huppert ranks #21,741 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.41 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 1,222 people with the surname Huppert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,401), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.41 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.41 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 Huppert.
Has Huppert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huppert went from 1,193 recorded bearers to 1,222. That is an increase of 29 (+2.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #21,790 to #21,741.
What does the Census say about the background of Huppert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huppert, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Huppert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (1,138 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huppert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Huppert (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 Huppert mean?
A German surname derived from the dialectal word "Hupper," meaning "little hill" or "hump." 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 Huppert (0.41 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 people share the surname Huppert?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.