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

Luper, 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 Luper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luper in America

Luper is the 13916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luper surname appeared 2,170 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 Luper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luper 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 Luper

The surname Luper has its origins in the German language, and it is thought to have first emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old German word "loup," meaning "to run" or "to leap," which suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been particularly agile or swift individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luper can be found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Nuremberg, dating back to the 15th century. These historic records document a certain Hans Luper, a merchant who lived in the city during that period. Another noteworthy early mention of the name comes from the Kirchenbücher (church books) of Augsburg, where a Johann Luper is listed as a resident in the 16th century.

While the name Luper is not as widely documented in historical records as some other surnames, it is worth noting that a variation of the name, "Lauper," appears in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This entry suggests that the name may have had a presence in England during the Norman period, although its origins are likely German.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname Luper was Hans Luper (c. 1470-1535), a German painter and engraver who was active in Nuremberg during the Renaissance. His woodcut illustrations were widely acclaimed for their intricate detail and innovative techniques.

Another notable figure was Johann Luper (1570-1642), a German theologian and professor at the University of Tübingen. He was a prominent scholar in his time and authored several influential works on religious subjects.

In the 17th century, a man named Christoph Luper (1612-1680) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and inventor in the city of Augsburg. His innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the era.

Moving into the 18th century, we find mention of a certain Maria Luper (1725-1795), who was a celebrated operatic soprano and performed at many of the major theaters and courts across Europe during her career.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was a notable military figure named Friedrich Luper (1820-1891), who served as a general in the Prussian army and played a significant role in the unification of Germany under Bismarck.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luper

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

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

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