Lupin
A French surname derived from the Latin word "lupus" meaning wolf.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Lupin. That puts it at #128,249 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lupin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#128,249
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
133
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 133 bearers of the surname Lupin in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 128249th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lupin, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lupin
The surname LUPIN has its origins in France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the French word 'lupin', which means 'a type of edible plant from the legume family'. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who cultivated or traded in lupins.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name LUPIN can be found in the Chartres Cathedral cartulary from 1197, which mentions a certain Petrus Lupinus. It is believed that this was likely a Latinized version of the French surname LUPIN.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various medieval records across northern France, particularly in regions such as Normandy and Picardy. Variants of the spelling included Lupyn, Lupien, and Lupinus.
The surname LUPIN is also linked to several place names in France, such as Lupin-Sanvic, a commune in the Seine-Maritime department, and Lupin-Courtenaux, a locality in the Loiret department. These place names may have contributed to the widespread adoption of the surname in those areas.
Notable individuals with the surname LUPIN include:
1. Maurice Lupin (1810-1887), a French lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
2. Georges Lupin (1856-1927), a French artist known for his paintings of landscapes and portraits.
3. Edmond Lupin (1881-1964), a French engineer and industrialist who founded the Lupin Construction Company.
4. Renée Lupin (1904-1983), a French actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1930s and 1940s.
5. Jean-Pierre Lupin (born 1940), a French academic and author who has written extensively on the history of medieval France.
The surname LUPIN has remained prevalent in France throughout the centuries, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions and contributing to various fields, including law, politics, art, engineering, and entertainment.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lupin
Among Census respondents with the surname Lupin, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lupin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lupin surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.2%
- Hispanic or Latino10.5%
- Unknown or suppressed5.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lupin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #128,249 | -18.6% |
| Count | 152 | 133 | -12.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.7% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lupin bearers went from 152 to 133 (-12.5% change). The surname moved down 20,096 positions in the national ranking, going from #108,153 to #128,249.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lupin
FAQ
Lupin surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lupin?
The surname Lupin holds position #128,249 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lupin surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lupin, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.