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

Klupp, 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 Klupp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klupp in America

Klupp is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klupp surname appeared 107 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 Klupp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klupp 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 Klupp

The surname Klupp has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Germany, specifically in the areas around the Rhine River valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Klupp surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in a document from the city of Cologne. This early spelling was "Kluppe," which is thought to be derived from the Old German word "kluppe," meaning a clump or a lump.

During the medieval period, surnames often originated from descriptive nicknames related to a person's physical appearance, occupation, or place of residence. In the case of Klupp, it is speculated that the name may have been given to someone who had a distinctive physical feature, such as a protruding lump or a bulge.

The Klupp surname was not limited to a single region and spread across various parts of Germany over the centuries. In the 16th century, records from the town of Bamberg mention a certain Hans Klupp, a merchant who traded in textiles and spices.

As the name spread, it underwent various spelling variations, including Kluppe, Kluppp, and Klupe. These variations were common in the era before standardized spelling conventions were established.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Klupp surname was Johann Klupp, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived from 1592 to 1658. He was a professor at the University of Wittenberg and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Klupp, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1716 to 1788. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings, which captured the scenic beauty of the German countryside.

In the 19th century, the Klupp surname gained prominence in the field of architecture. August Klupp (1822-1892) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the iconic Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral).

Another individual of note was Theodor Klupp (1870-1935), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (German parliament) during the Weimar Republic.

While many bearers of the Klupp surname have made significant contributions throughout history, the name remains relatively uncommon, with the highest concentration of Klupps found in Germany and neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klupp

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

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

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