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

Super, 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 Super surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Super in America

Super is the 14755th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Super surname appeared 2,013 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Super.

We can also compare 2010 data for Super 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 Super

The surname "SUPER" is believed to have originated in Germany during the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "super", which meant "excellent" or "superior". The name was likely initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was considered exceptional or outstanding in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SUPER" can be found in a medieval German manuscript from the year 1287, which mentions a man named Hans Super from the town of Nuremberg. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century in that region.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family with the surname "SUPER" residing in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria. They were notable merchants and traders during that time period.

The name "SUPER" also appeared in historical records from the 15th century in the region of Saxony, where it was sometimes spelled as "Supper" or "Süper". This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable figure bearing the surname "SUPER" was Johannes Super (1520-1594), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Hanover and authored several influential works on theology and religious doctrine.

Another individual of note was Hans Super (1570-1633), a German artist and engraver from Nuremberg. He was known for his intricate copper engravings and woodcuts, many of which depicted religious scenes and portraits.

In the 17th century, a man named Wilhelm Super (1639-1711) was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar in the city of Frankfurt. He authored several treatises on German law and served as a legal advisor to the city council.

Moving into the 18th century, there was a German composer and musician named Johann Super (1720-1788) who was active in the courts of various German principalities. He composed operas, symphonies, and chamber music, and was highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname "SUPER" was Karl Super (1825-1891), a German industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded a successful manufacturing company in Berlin that produced machinery and industrial equipment.

Throughout its history, the surname "SUPER" has maintained a presence in various regions of Germany, as well as in areas with significant German immigration, such as parts of the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Super

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

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

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