2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Klupp
A German surname derived from the word "kluppe", meaning a clustered bush or thicket.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Klupp. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klupp 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Klupp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klupp
Among Census respondents with the surname Klupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Klupp 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 Klupp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Klupp
Klupp 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,812 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 14,812 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,182 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 Klupp 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 | #152,628 | #149,446 | 2.1% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Klupp bearers went from 107 to 110 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #149,446.
FAQ
Klupp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Klupp?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Klupp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Klupp?
Klupp ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Klupp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Klupp.
Has Klupp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Klupp went from 107 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Klupp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klupp, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Klupp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Klupp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (7.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Klupp (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 Klupp mean?
A German surname derived from the word "kluppe", meaning a clustered bush or thicket. 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 Klupp (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Klupp?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.