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

Roupas, 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 Roupas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roupas in America

Roupas is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roupas surname appeared 117 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 Roupas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roupas 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 Roupas

The surname "ROUPAS" has its origins in Greece and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "roupa," meaning "garment" or "clothing." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked in the textile trade or the clothing industry.

In the early days, the name was commonly found in regions of Greece, such as Attica and the Peloponnese peninsula. Historical records show variations in spelling, including "Roupas," "Rouppos," and "Rouppas," which were likely influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

One of the earliest known references to the name "ROUPAS" can be found in a document from the Venetian archives, dated to the late 15th century. This document mentions a merchant named Georgios Roupas, who traded in textiles and fabrics between Venice and the Greek islands.

Another notable bearer of the name was Ioannis Roupas, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his work on the translation of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the Greek Renaissance.

In the 17th century, the name "ROUPAS" appeared in several records related to the Greek Orthodox Church, indicating that members of this family held prominent positions within the clergy and monastic orders.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Roupas family settled in the Ionian Islands, which were under Venetian rule at that time. One of the most famous figures from this period was Spyridon Roupas (1723-1798), a writer and poet whose works reflected the cultural and political struggles of the Greek people under foreign occupation.

In the 19th century, as the Greek War of Independence gained momentum, several individuals bearing the surname "ROUPAS" played important roles in the struggle for freedom. One such figure was Konstantinos Roupas (1795-1867), a military leader and revolutionary who fought alongside celebrated heroes like Theodoros Kolokotronis.

Throughout history, the name "ROUPAS" has been associated with various professions, including merchants, scholars, clergymen, writers, and military leaders. While the name may have originated from a connection to the textile industry, its bearers have made significant contributions to various aspects of Greek culture, literature, and national identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roupas

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

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

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