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

Soppe, 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 Soppe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soppe in America

Soppe is the 47966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soppe surname appeared 441 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 Soppe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soppe 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 Soppe

The surname "SOPPE" originated in the Netherlands during the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "soppen," which means "to soak or dip bread." This suggests that the name was initially an occupational surname given to bakers or those involved in the baking trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "SOPPE" can be traced back to the Dutch province of Friesland, particularly in the city of Leeuwarden. In the 17th century, records show several families with the surname "SOPPE" residing in this region.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Pieter Soppe, a Dutch merchant who lived in Amsterdam during the late 17th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and was a prominent figure in the city's business community.

In the 18th century, the surname "SOPPE" began to spread beyond the Netherlands. Historical records indicate that a family with this name settled in the German city of Hamburg, where they established themselves as successful bakers and entrepreneurs.

Another notable figure was Johannes Soppe, a Dutch painter who lived in the late 18th century. While not much is known about his life, some of his works can still be found in various museums and private collections throughout the Netherlands.

In the 19th century, the surname "SOPPE" made its way to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One individual of note was Wilhelm Soppe, a German scholar and philosopher who lived from 1835 to 1912. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of metaphysics and his written works on the subject.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SOPPE" was Jacob Soppe, who immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in the mid-19th century. He settled in the state of Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer, eventually establishing a successful agricultural business.

While the surname "SOPPE" may not be as widespread as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries. Its origins as an occupational name related to baking and its presence in various historical records make it a fascinating part of Dutch and European surname heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soppe

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

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

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