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

Zupke, 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 Zupke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zupke in America

Zupke is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zupke surname appeared 232 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 Zupke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zupke 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 Zupke

The surname Zupke has its origins in Central Europe, particularly in the regions that are now Poland and Germany. Emerging around the 14th to 16th centuries, the name likely has Slavic roots, an area where surnames often underwent numerous phonetic changes due to local dialects and linguistic transitions. The prefix "Zup-" could be associated with various Slavic words implying something related to rural or agricultural life, while the suffix "-ke" is a common diminutive in Germanic languages.

Early records of the surname Zupke can be traced back to historical documents such as town registers, parish records, and local manuscripts. One of the earliest mentions of the name appears in a 1523 land deed in the Lower Silesian region, where the name was spelled "Zupka." Over the centuries, the spelling evolved into Zupke, reflecting the German influence as borders and linguistic practices changed.

In the late 17th century, Friedrich Zupke, born in 1693 and died in 1748, was a noted figure in the Prussian military archives. His contributions earned him recognition, solidifying the name's presence in historical records. By the 18th century, the name had appeared in various forms across Central Europe, with notable mentions in tax records and censuses in regions that are now part of Poland and Germany.

A significant historical bearer of the surname was Johann Zupke, born in 1784 in Pomerania and known for his academic contributions to early educational reforms in the region. His works were influential in the development of schooling systems in rural areas, and he is often cited in educational history texts from that period.

In the 19th century, the name Zupke was carried by immigrants who moved to the Americas, among them Wilhelm Zupke, born in 1821 in what was then Prussian territory. He migrated to the United States in 1854, settling in the Midwest and establishing a farming community. Wilhelm's descendants played significant roles in the local development, and his life is well-documented in immigrant diaries and local historical societies.

Marta Zupke, born in 1875 and died in 1946, was a notable German artist whose works were largely influenced by the Expressionist movement. Her paintings and sculptures can be found in several galleries across Europe, and she is often celebrated for her contributions to early 20th-century art.

With roots deeply planted in Central European history, the surname Zupke captures a legacy of migration, military service, education, and the arts. It remains a testament to the movements and shifts that shaped the cultural and historical landscapes of the regions it represents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zupke

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

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

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