Lupino
An Italian surname derived from the Latin "lupinus" meaning wolf-like.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Lupino. That puts it at #86,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lupino 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
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#86,005
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
217
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 217 bearers of the surname Lupino in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 86005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lupino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lupino
The surname Lupino is of Italian origin, deriving from the Latin word "lupus," meaning "wolf." The name likely originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lupino name can be found in the 13th century, when a nobleman named Gherardo Lupino was mentioned in a document from the city of Perugia in Umbria. The name was also present in various medieval records from neighboring towns and villages.
In the 14th century, the surname Lupino appeared in the Florentine Codex, an important historical document detailing the families and lineages of Florence. This suggests that the name had spread to the influential city-state during that period.
The Lupino family likely gained prominence in the region due to their involvement in the wool trade, a significant industry in medieval Italy. The wolf imagery associated with the name may have been a symbolic representation of their profession or a reference to their origins in rural areas where wolves were prevalent.
One notable individual bearing the Lupino surname was the Renaissance painter and architect Antonio Lupino Lupicini (c. 1490-1555), who was active in Florence and Rome. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
Another famous Lupino was the 17th-century poet and dramatist Baldassare Lupino (1604-1681), who was born in Perugia and gained recognition for his literary works, including plays and sonnets.
In the 19th century, the musician and composer Pietro Lupino (1833-1904) from Palermo, Sicily, achieved success with his operas and instrumental compositions, which were performed across Italy and Europe.
The surname Lupino also gained international recognition through the Italian-American actress and singer Ida Lupino (1918-1995), who was born in London to Italian parents. She had a successful career in Hollywood and later became a pioneering director and producer in the film industry.
Throughout its history, the Lupino name has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and talents of those who have carried this surname of Italian origin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lupino
Among Census respondents with the surname Lupino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Lupino 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 Lupino surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2%
- Hispanic or Latino5.1%
- Unknown or suppressed2.8%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lupino 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 | #78,838 | #86,005 | -9.1% |
| Count | 225 | 217 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lupino bearers went from 225 to 217 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 7,167 positions in the national ranking, going from #78,838 to #86,005.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lupino
FAQ
Lupino surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lupino?
The surname Lupino holds position #86,005 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lupino surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lupino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%). 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.