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

Zupon, 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 Zupon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zupon in America

Zupon is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zupon surname appeared 263 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 Zupon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zupon 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 Zupon

The surname Zupon finds its origins in Slovenia, a central European country with a rich history. The name is derived from the Slovenian word "župan," which translates to "mayor" or "village chief" in English. Historically, this term was used to denote the head or leader of a village, a position of considerable importance and frequent tenure during medieval times. The word itself has Slavic roots and is akin to the Czech "župan" and the Polish "żupan," both bearing similar meanings related to local governance and leadership.

The earliest known references to the surname Zupon date back to the late Middle Ages. The name appears in various historical records and manuscripts, often linked to individuals serving as community leaders or holding other administrative roles within rural Slovenian settlements. While no documents as ancient as the Domesday Book of England have been found containing the name Zupon, Slovenian parish registers and feudal records from the 15th and 16th centuries frequently mention bearers of this surname, indicating its longstanding presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Jakob Zupon, born in 1542, who served as a village leader in the region of Lower Carniola, now part of modern-day Slovenia. Records from the 1600s also mention Maria Zupon, born in 1611, a notable midwife in her village along the picturesque Drava River. Anton Zupon, born in 1675, is another historical figure known for his work in local agriculture and his role in the village council of Radovljica.

Moving into the 18th century, Josip Zupon, born in 1733, became renowned in historical accounts for his efforts in leading the community of Maribor through several challenging years marked by agricultural hardships and local disputes. Another distinguished individual was Tereza Zupon, born in 1791, who is remembered for her contributions to education, advocating for schools in rural Slovenian communities and leaving a notable impact on local societal structures at the time.

Throughout history, the surname Zupon has denoted individuals with strong ties to their communities, often in leadership, administrative, and service roles. These historical bearers of the name have left a legacy of community involvement and leadership, reflecting the original meaning of the term "župan." The name continues to be a marker of heritage in Slovenia, with a history that spans several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zupon

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

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

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