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

Roupp, 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 Roupp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roupp in America

Roupp is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roupp surname appeared 391 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 Roupp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roupp 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 Roupp

The surname "ROUPP" is believed to have originated from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, specifically in areas that are now part of Switzerland and southern Germany. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier.

One theory suggests that the name "ROUPP" is derived from the Old High German word "hruop," which means "call" or "shout." This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a loud or distinctive voice, or perhaps someone who worked as a town crier or messenger.

Another possibility is that "ROUPP" is a variation of the German word "Raupe," which means "caterpillar." In this case, the name might have been a nickname or a reference to an occupation related to silkworms or the production of silk.

Early records of the name "ROUPP" can be found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. For instance, there is a mention of a Matthias Roupp in the municipal archives of the city of Bern, Switzerland, dated 1587.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johann Roupp, a Protestant theologian and reformer who lived from 1516 to 1586. He was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement in Switzerland and authored several influential works on theology and church governance.

In the 18th century, there was a notable family of watchmakers and goldsmiths from the town of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, who bore the surname Roupp. They were renowned for their craftsmanship and contributed significantly to the region's horological traditions.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Roupp, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1820 to 1892. He was known for his landscapes and cityscapes, particularly those depicting scenes from the Rhineland region.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Roupp was Hans Roupp, a Swiss architect and urban planner who was born in 1915 and died in 2003. He was responsible for designing several landmark buildings and urban development projects in Switzerland, including the Zürich-Kloten Airport and the Sihlcity district in Zürich.

While the surname "ROUPP" is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history and legacy, particularly in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it has been associated with various professions, from theology and watchmaking to art and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roupp

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

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

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