2000
#12,573
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,259
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.84
Rare Last name
Stroupe
An English occupational surname for someone who worked as a maker or seller of a syrup or medicinal ointment.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,397 Americans carry the last name Stroupe. That puts it at #13,851 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.70 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 142,993 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stroupe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.4K
1 in 142,993
Census rank
#13,851
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,090 bearers of the surname Stroupe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.70 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13851st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stroupe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stroupe
The surname STROUPE is believed to have originated in Germany, with records suggesting it first appeared in the early 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "strup," which means "brushwood" or "thicket," possibly indicating that the family's early ancestors lived in a wooded area or worked with brushwood.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the STROUPE name is found in a manuscript from the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, dated around 1420. This document mentions a "Hans Strupp," which is likely an earlier spelling variation of the surname.
In the late 15th century, the STROUPE name began appearing in various records across southern Germany, including in the regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Some of these records indicate that the name was also spelled as "Strupp," "Stropp," or "Strup" during this time period.
One notable individual with the STROUPE surname was Johann Stroupe (1512-1581), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who was actively involved in the Protestant Reformation movement. He published several works on theology and was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church during his time.
Another historical figure was Christoph Stroupe (1631-1708), a German architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the Rhineland region of Germany during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the STROUPE name began to spread beyond Germany, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America. One example is Johann Stroupe (1740-1821), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the late 1700s and became a successful farmer and landowner.
In the 19th century, the STROUPE surname can be found in various records and documents across Europe and North America. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Stroupe (1812-1887), a German-born American engineer who played a key role in the construction of several major railroad lines in the United States.
Another significant figure was Marie Stroupe (1868-1941), a French painter and artist who was part of the Impressionist movement. She is known for her vibrant landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While the STROUPE surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with notable individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as theology, architecture, engineering, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stroupe
Among Census respondents with the surname Stroupe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Stroupe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stroupe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 1,920
- Two or more races3.5% · 73
- Black or African American2.1% · 44
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 36
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stroupe
Stroupe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,344
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,285
+26 bearers (+1.2%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Down 771 places
2020
#13,851
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,090
-195 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Down 507 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,573 | 2,259 | 0.84 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,344 | 2,285 | 0.77 | +26 bearers (+1.2%) | Down 771 places |
| 2020 | #13,851 | 2,090 | 0.70 | -195 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 507 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stroupe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,344 | #13,851 | -3.8% |
| Count | 2,285 | 2,090 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.77 | 0.70 | -9.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stroupe bearers went from 2,285 to 2,090 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 507 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,344 to #13,851.
FAQ
Stroupe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stroupe?
Name Census estimates that about 2,397 living Americans carry the surname Stroupe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 142,993 residents.
How common is Stroupe?
Stroupe ranks #13,851 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.70 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,090 people with the surname Stroupe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,397), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.7 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.70 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Stroupe.
Has Stroupe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stroupe went from 2,285 recorded bearers to 2,090. That is a decrease of 195 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,344 to #13,851.
What does the Census say about the background of Stroupe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stroupe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stroupe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (1,920 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stroupe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Black (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stroupe (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stroupe mean?
An English occupational surname for someone who worked as a maker or seller of a syrup or medicinal ointment. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stroupe (0.70 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Stroupe?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.