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

Ruppe, 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 Ruppe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruppe in America

Ruppe is the 20192nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruppe surname appeared 1,320 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 Ruppe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruppe 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 Ruppe

The surname Ruppe is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ruppe," which means a ridge or a hill. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a prominent ridge or hilltop.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable mention is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, where a person named Dietrich Ruppe is referenced in a land transaction dated 1287.

The name Ruppe can also be traced back to various place names in Germany, such as Ruppberg, Ruppershausen, and Ruppertsweiler. It is possible that the surname was adopted by individuals who lived in or originated from these locations.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Ruppe (1492-1549), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and helped establish the reformed church in Saxony.

Another notable figure was Georg Ruppe (1572-1641), a German astronomer and mathematician who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the motion of planets. His work was influential in advancing the understanding of planetary orbits during the Scientific Revolution.

In the 18th century, Johann Christoph Ruppe (1703-1785) was a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. He composed numerous sacred works and was highly regarded for his skill in organ improvisation.

The 19th century saw the birth of August Ruppe (1822-1896), a German-American pharmacist and chemist who played a significant role in the development of the pharmaceutical industry in the United States. He is credited with establishing the first commercial pharmaceutical laboratory in the country and introducing several important drugs to the American market.

In the early 20th century, Hans Ruppe (1884-1960) was a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Ruppe & Son company, which became a leading manufacturer of precision tools and machinery. His innovative designs and commitment to quality helped establish the company's reputation both domestically and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruppe

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

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

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