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

Krupp, 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 Krupp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krupp in America

Krupp is the 10692nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krupp surname appeared 2,989 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Krupp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krupp 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 Krupp

The surname Krupp is of German origin, dating back to the late Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced to the Lower Rhineland region of what is now western Germany, particularly around the areas of Essen and Duisburg.

One theory suggests that the name derives from the Middle Low German word "krupp" or "kropp," which referred to a hunchback or a person with a bent or crooked body. It may have originated as a descriptive nickname for an individual with such a physical characteristic.

Another possibility is that the name is related to the German word "Kröpfe," which means crests or tufts, potentially referring to a distinctive hairstyle or facial feature of an early bearer of the name.

The earliest known record of the Krupp name dates back to the 15th century, with a mention of a Heinrich Krupp in the city records of Essen in 1482. Over the following centuries, the name appeared in various historical documents in the region, such as parish registers, tax records, and guild rolls.

One of the most notable bearers of the Krupp name was Alfred Krupp (1812-1887), a German industrialist who founded the Krupp steel works in Essen. His company became one of the largest and most influential arms manufacturers in Europe, playing a significant role in the industrialization of Germany.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Alfred Krupp (1854-1902), the grandson of Alfred Krupp, who inherited and greatly expanded the family business, making it a global industrial empire. He was also known for his philanthropy and the construction of workers' housing and social welfare facilities in Essen.

The Krupp name gained further recognition with Bertha Krupp (1886-1957), the daughter of Friedrich Alfred Krupp, who inherited and managed the family's vast industrial holdings during the early 20th century.

Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach (1870-1950), another member of the Krupp dynasty, was a German diplomat and industrialist who served as the chairman of the Krupp company during the interwar period and World War II.

In the realm of literature, the German writer and dramatist Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830-1916) was born Marie Freifrau von Ebner-Eschenbach, with her maiden name being Krupp.

While the Krupp name has its roots in the medieval German region, it has since spread worldwide, with bearers found in various countries and communities. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to the influential Krupp family and their industrial legacy in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krupp

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

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

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