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

Kuperman, 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 Kuperman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuperman in America

Kuperman is the 32960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuperman surname appeared 695 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 Kuperman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuperman 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 Kuperman

The surname Kuperman originated in Eastern Europe, particularly in the areas of modern-day Poland, Ukraine, and Russia. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 16th or 17th century. The name is derived from the Old East Slavic word "kuper," which means "merchant" or "trader." It is likely that the earliest bearers of the name were engaged in trade or commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kuperman surname can be found in the Revision Lists, a series of census-like documents compiled in the Russian Empire during the late 18th and 19th centuries. These lists provide valuable information about the distribution and prevalence of surnames across various regions.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Kuperman surname was Yakov Kuperman, a successful merchant and landowner from the town of Zhitomir, in modern-day Ukraine. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and support of local Jewish communities.

During the 19th century, the Kuperman name appeared in various historical records and documents across Eastern Europe. For instance, in the 1860s, a certain Shmuel Kuperman was a prominent figure in the Jewish community of Warsaw, Poland, and played an active role in local affairs.

Another notable individual with the Kuperman surname was Isaac Kuperman, a Russian-born writer and journalist who lived from 1856 to 1924. He was a prolific author and contributed to various Russian publications, covering topics related to literature, politics, and social issues.

In the early 20th century, Abram Kuperman, a businessman and philanthropist from Odessa, Ukraine, made significant contributions to the local Jewish community. He was involved in various charitable initiatives and supported educational institutions.

As the centuries passed, the Kuperman name spread beyond its Eastern European origins, with individuals carrying this surname migrating to different parts of the world. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the merchant and trading communities of the region, reflecting the rich cultural and historical heritage of Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuperman

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

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

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