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

Lup, 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 Lup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lup in America

Lup is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lup surname appeared 132 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 Lup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lup 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 Lup

The surname "Lup" is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "lupu," meaning a small loop or bend in a river or stream. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Lupus" and associated with landholdings in Oxfordshire. This Latin variation of the name further supports its Anglo-Saxon roots.

By the 13th century, the name had evolved into its more modern spelling of "Lup." Records from this time show individuals bearing the name residing in various counties across southern England, particularly in Wiltshire, Somerset, and Devon.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Lup, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the late 14th century. He is mentioned in several municipal records from the period, including a charter granted by King Edward III in 1373.

In the 15th century, the surname appears to have spread northward, with records indicating Lup families residing in Cheshire and Lancashire. During this time, the name was also associated with several place names, such as Lupridge in Gloucestershire and Lupton in Cumbria, further cementing its English roots.

The 16th century saw the emergence of Sir Thomas Lup (c.1520-1589), a prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament who served as Recorder of London from 1568 to 1589. He played a significant role in the legal affairs of the city during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Robert Lup (1608-1673), a English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Winwick in Lancashire and later became the Master of Balliol College, Oxford, in 1661.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Sir Samuel Lup (1732-1807), a renowned British naval officer who distinguished himself during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars, rising to the rank of Admiral of the Red.

As the name spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, various spelling variations emerged, including Lupp, Luppe, and Luppen, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lup

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

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

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