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

Roop, 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 Roop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roop in America

Roop is the 7926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roop surname appeared 4,175 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 Roop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roop 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 Roop

The surname ROOP is believed to have originated in India and is derived from the Sanskrit word "rupa," which means "form" or "beauty." It is a relatively common name among the Hindu communities of northern India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ROOP can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a descriptive term for individuals of exceptional physical appearance or spiritual radiance. The name gained prominence during the medieval period, when it was adopted as a surname by various families across northern India.

In the 16th century, the name ROOP appeared in several Persian and Mughal records, indicating its widespread use among the affluent and influential classes of the time. One notable figure was Roop Chand, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Delhi, who lived between 1550 and 1620.

During the British colonial era in India, the name ROOP was frequently encountered in administrative records and census documents. Several individuals bearing this surname gained recognition for their contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, and social reform.

One such individual was Roop Nath Singh (1854-1935), a renowned educationist and social reformer from Uttar Pradesh, who played a pivotal role in the establishment of several educational institutions and advocated for the rights of women and the underprivileged.

Another notable figure was Roop Chand Jain (1881-1955), a prolific Punjabi writer and poet who helped popularize the use of the Punjabi language in literature and contributed significantly to the cultural renaissance of the region.

In the realm of politics, Roop Lal Suri (1908-1977) was a prominent leader and activist who played a key role in India's independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly, which drafted the country's constitution.

The name ROOP has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations across northern India. For instance, the town of Roop Nagar in Punjab and the village of Roop Shahr in Uttar Pradesh are believed to have derived their names from individuals or families bearing the surname ROOP.

While the surname ROOP has its roots in the Hindu tradition, it has also been adopted by members of other religious communities in India, reflecting the country's rich cultural diversity and the fluidity of names across different regions and social groups.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roop

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

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

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