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

Jupe, 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 Jupe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jupe in America

Jupe is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jupe surname appeared 156 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 Jupe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jupe 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 Jupe

The surname Jupe has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "jupe," which translates to "skirt" or "petticoat." This may suggest that the name originally referred to an occupation or trade related to the production or sale of these garments.

One of the earliest known references to the Jupe name can be found in the records of the French Protestant Church in London, where a Jean Jupe is mentioned in 1634. Additionally, records from the city of Rochelle, France, indicate the presence of a family with the surname Jupe in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various regions of France, including Normandy and Brittany. One notable individual from this time period was Jacques Jupe, a French merchant born in Rouen in 1712. He was involved in the overseas trade with the French colonies in the West Indies.

As the Jupe name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Juppe, Juppen, and Juppin. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

In the 19th century, the Jupe surname gained prominence in England, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was William Jupe (1813-1892), a renowned English landscape painter and etcher, known for his picturesque depictions of rural scenes.

Another significant figure was Charles Jupe (1855-1927), a British engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of steam engine technology. His contributions played a vital role in the industrial development of the late 19th century.

Across the Atlantic, the Jupe name also found its way to the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of John Jupe, who arrived in Pennsylvania from England in 1820. His descendants went on to settle in various parts of the country, contributing to the diversity of the Jupe lineage.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Jupe name continued to appear in various contexts. For example, Charles Jupe (1871-1945) was a prominent English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

Additionally, Émile Jupe (1889-1964) was a French artist known for his cubist-influenced paintings and his association with the Parisian avant-garde art scene of the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jupe

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

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

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