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

Lupian, 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 Lupian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lupian in America

Lupian is the 22319th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lupian surname appeared 1,155 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 Lupian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lupian 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 Lupian

The surname Lupian finds its origins in Spain, with early records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lupinus," which means "wolf-like" or "wolfish." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who possessed wolf-like qualities or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lupian can be found in the medieval Spanish text "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which dates back to the 12th century. This epic poem mentions a character named Pero Lupian, who was a knight in the service of the legendary figure El Cid Campeador.

During the 14th century, a prominent nobleman named Juan Lupian was documented as owning vast lands and estates in the region of Andalusia. Records from this period also indicate that the Lupian family had close ties to the Spanish monarchy and held significant influence in the royal court.

In the 16th century, a renowned explorer named Francisco Lupian embarked on several voyages to the New World, contributing to the expansion of the Spanish Empire. His expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America are documented in various historical accounts from that era.

The 17th century saw the rise of a distinguished writer and philosopher named Miguel Lupian, whose works on theology and ethics were widely acclaimed throughout Europe. Born in 1621 in the city of Seville, Lupian's literary contributions played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the Lupian surname was Isabel Lupian, a skilled sculptor who lived in the 18th century. Her intricate works, primarily crafted from wood and stone, can still be found adorning various churches and cathedrals across Spain.

Throughout its history, the Lupian surname has also been associated with several place names and regions in Spain. For instance, the town of Lupiana, located in the province of Guadalajara, shares a similar etymology and may have derived its name from the same Latin root.

While the surname Lupian has its roots firmly planted in Spanish soil, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a rich tapestry of history and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lupian

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

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

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