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

Loupe, 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 Loupe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loupe in America

Loupe is the 19671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loupe surname appeared 1,370 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 Loupe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loupe 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 Loupe

The surname LOUPE has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Old French word "loupe," which referred to a small magnifying glass used by craftsmen and jewelers. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with magnifying lenses or as a jeweler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LOUPE can be found in the tax rolls of Normandy in the 14th century, where it was spelled "Loupe." Over time, the spelling evolved into its modern form, but the pronunciation remained largely unchanged.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named LOUPE residing in the town of Rouen, in the northern region of Normandy. This suggests that the name may have originated in that area and later spread to other parts of France.

One notable bearer of the LOUPE surname was Jean LOUPE (1535-1602), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of optics. He is credited with developing an early form of the telescope and is considered a pioneer in the study of lenses and their applications.

Another prominent figure with the LOUPE surname was Pierre LOUPE (1670-1745), a French painter and engraver who was known for his detailed etchings and engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects.

In the 18th century, the LOUPE name appeared in the records of the French colony of Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti), indicating that some members of the family may have emigrated to the Caribbean during that period.

The name LOUPE can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Germany and Belgium, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond the borders of France over time.

One intriguing example is that of Johann LOUPE (1745-1812), a German clockmaker and inventor who is credited with developing an early form of the chronometer, a highly accurate timepiece used for navigation at sea.

In the 19th century, the LOUPE surname gained recognition in the field of geology with the work of François LOUPE (1825-1895), a French geologist and mineralogist who made important contributions to the study of rock formations and crystal structures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loupe

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

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

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