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

Staup, 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 Staup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Staup in America

Staup is the 43969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Staup surname appeared 490 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 Staup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Staup 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 Staup

The surname Staup is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. The name is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "stoub," which means "dust" or "powder." It's possible that the name was initially given to someone who worked with dust or powder, such as a miller or a baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Staup can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 1300s. The name was spelled as "Stoub" at that time, which was a common variation in the early days.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in several legal documents and land records in various parts of Bavaria, suggesting that the Staup family had established itself as landowners and members of the local nobility.

During the 16th century, Johannes Staup (1510-1578) was a prominent Lutheran theologian and educator who served as the rector of the University of Tübingen. He played a significant role in the Reformation movement in southern Germany.

In the 17th century, the name Staup appeared in the parish records of several villages in the Duchy of Württemberg, indicating the family's spread across the region.

One notable figure from this period was Hans Christoph Staup (1635-1701), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the town of Esslingen am Neckar. He is credited with developing one of the earliest pendulum clocks, which greatly improved timekeeping accuracy.

In the 18th century, the Staup family continued to be active in various trades and professions. Johann Georg Staup (1712-1778) was a respected goldsmith and jeweler in Stuttgart, known for his intricate and beautifully crafted pieces.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Staup," "Staupp," and "Stauber." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

In the 19th century, Carl Friedrich Staup (1820-1892) was a prominent German-American businessman and philanthropist. Born in Württemberg, he immigrated to the United States and became a successful industrialist, founding the Staup Machinery Company in Philadelphia.

While the name Staup is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, and entrepreneurs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Staup

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

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

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