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

Rupe, 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 Rupe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rupe in America

Rupe is the 9138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rupe surname appeared 3,572 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 Rupe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rupe 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 Rupe

The surname Rupe is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Ruppe," which means "a rocky or stony outcrop." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a topographic identifier, referring to families or individuals who lived near such geological formations.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rupe can be traced back to the 13th century in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. Some historical records suggest that the name may have been associated with certain occupations or trades that involved working with stone or quarrying materials.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Rupe was Johann Rupe, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1480). He was known for his contributions to the field of theology and his involvement in the religious reforms of the time.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Hans Rupe, a German architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1590). He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and structures in various German cities.

In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer named Willem Rupe (c. 1635-1705) gained recognition for his voyages and explorations in the East Indies, which at the time were under Dutch colonial rule.

During the 18th century, a German artist named Friedrich Rupe (c. 1720-1790) gained acclaim for his landscapes and portraits, which were widely appreciated in the artistic circles of the time.

The surname Rupe also has connections to various place names and locations throughout Germany, such as Ruppertshofen, a town in Bavaria, and Ruppertsberg, a municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate. These place names may have influenced or been influenced by the surname itself, reflecting the close ties between family names and geographic areas in historical times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rupe

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

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

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