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

Troupe, 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 Troupe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troupe in America

Troupe is the 10668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troupe surname appeared 2,999 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 Troupe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troupe 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 Troupe

The surname Troupe is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "trope," which means "troop" or "band." The name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France.

In the early days, the name was likely given to individuals who were part of a traveling group or troupe of performers, such as actors, musicians, or entertainers. This could have also included groups of soldiers or mercenaries who traveled together.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Troupe can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval Parisian trade guild register from the 13th century. Here, the name appears as "Trope," indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in Paris during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Troupe is found in the records of the town of Rouen, Normandy. A certain Jean Troupe is mentioned as a resident of the town in 1349.

Over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, including Trope, Troup, and Trowpe. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable bearer of the name was Jean-Baptiste Troupe, a French composer and musician who lived from 1636 to 1707. He was known for his contributions to the development of the French operatic tradition.

In England, the name Troupe appeared in the 17th century, likely brought over by French Huguenot refugees fleeing religious persecution. One such individual was Jacques Troupe, who settled in London in 1685 and worked as a silk weaver.

Another prominent figure with the surname Troupe was François Troupe, a French playwright and actor who lived from 1674 to 1739. He was renowned for his comedic plays and performances in the Comédie-Française, the state theater of France.

During the 18th century, the name Troupe can be found in records from various parts of Europe, including Germany, where a Johann Troupe was a prominent merchant in the city of Hamburg in the 1750s.

In the United States, the name Troupe has been present since the early days of immigration from France and other European countries. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Pierre Troupe, a French settler who arrived in Louisiana in the 1720s and became a successful landowner and trader.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troupe

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

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

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