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

Supe, 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 Supe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Supe in America

Supe is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Supe surname appeared 215 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 Supe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Supe 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 Supe

The surname "SUPE" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to derive from the Dutch word "soep," which means "soup," suggesting a possible connection to culinary traditions or professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in a 1587 land registry document from the city of Amsterdam, where a certain Jan Supe is listed as a property owner. This provides evidence that the name had already established itself in the region by the late 16th century.

During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands, with records indicating the presence of Supe families in various towns and villages. A notable example is the birth record of Hendrick Supe in the town of Leiden in 1623.

In the 18th century, the surname gained further prominence with the rise of Pieter Supe (1705-1778), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still-life works. His artistic legacy helped to establish the Supe name in the cultural sphere of the time.

As the Dutch colonial empire expanded, the name also found its way to other parts of the world. In the 19th century, records show Supe families settling in areas such as the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and South Africa.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname outside of the Netherlands is the birth of Johannes Supe in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1825. This suggests that the name had already begun to spread through Dutch migration and colonization efforts.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the Supe surname was Willem Supe (1845-1912), a Dutch engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Suez Canal. His contributions to this major infrastructure project further cemented the Supe name in the annals of history.

Over the centuries, the surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Soupe, Soupp, and Suppe, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic adaptations. However, the core form of "Supe" has remained consistent throughout its historical journey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Supe

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

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

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