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

Ruprecht, 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 Ruprecht surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruprecht in America

Ruprecht is the 25459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruprecht surname appeared 971 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 Ruprecht.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruprecht 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 Ruprecht

The surname Ruprecht is of Germanic origin, specifically from the German-speaking regions of central Europe. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 15th centuries. It is derived from the German words "hruod" meaning "fame" and "preht" meaning "bright" or "shining." Thus, the name Ruprecht essentially means "bright fame" or "shining glory."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ruprecht can be found in medieval German records and manuscripts, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, which dates back to the 13th century. One notable mention is that of Ruprecht von Nassau, a German nobleman and Prince-Elector of the Palatinate, who lived from 1352 to 1410.

In the 14th century, the name Ruprecht was also associated with the town of Ruprechtsau, which was named after a local nobleman named Ruprecht. This place name is still in use today and is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the surname Ruprecht. One example is Johann Ruprecht, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1619 to 1668. Another is Johann Ruprecht Füssli, a Swiss painter and writer who lived from 1743 to 1805.

In the 19th century, Carl Ruprecht, a German botanist and professor at the University of Bonn, made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. He lived from 1805 to 1875. Another notable figure is Hans Ruprecht, a German architect and urban planner who lived from 1887 to 1962 and was known for his work in the city of Cologne.

While the surname Ruprecht has its roots in the German-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond due to migration and cultural exchange. However, it remains most prevalent in areas with a strong German heritage and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruprecht

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

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

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