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

Waupoose, 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 Waupoose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waupoose in America

Waupoose is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waupoose surname appeared 186 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 Waupoose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waupoose 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 Waupoose

The surname WAUPOOSE is of North American indigenous origin, specifically from the Ojibwe language spoken by various Native American tribes in the Great Lakes region. It likely emerged as a surname sometime in the 18th or 19th century during increased contact and interaction between Native Americans and European settlers.

The name WAUPOOSE is derived from the Ojibwe word "waabooz," which means "rabbit" or "hare." It may have been used as a descriptive surname or nickname for someone who was seen as having qualities resembling a rabbit, such as being swift, agile, or evasive. Alternatively, it could have been a reference to someone who excelled in hunting rabbits or was associated with this animal in some significant way.

There are no known historical references to the surname WAUPOOSE in ancient manuscripts or records, as it is a relatively modern surname derived from a Native American language. However, some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents and records from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly in areas where Ojibwe tribes were present, such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname WAUPOOSE was Chief John Waupoose, a prominent leader of the Ojibwe tribe in Michigan in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and land cessions with the United States government during this period.

Another notable figure was Peter Waupoose, born around 1830, who was a respected Ojibwe elder and storyteller from the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. He was known for preserving and sharing traditional Ojibwe folklore and legends.

In the early 20th century, John Waupoose (1891-1966) was a successful Ojibwe businessman and entrepreneur from the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in Wisconsin. He founded several businesses and was recognized for his contributions to economic development in the region.

Mary Waupoose (1902-1988), born on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in Wisconsin, was a renowned Ojibwe basket weaver and artist. Her intricate and beautiful baskets are now displayed in various museums and cultural institutions across the United States.

The surname WAUPOOSE continues to be prevalent among Ojibwe communities and individuals of Native American descent, particularly in the Great Lakes region. While it has its roots in the Ojibwe language and culture, it has become a part of the broader diversity of surnames found in North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waupoose

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

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

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