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

Zupp, 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 Zupp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zupp in America

Zupp is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zupp surname appeared 224 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 Zupp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zupp 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 Zupp

The surname Zupp is believed to have originated in Central Europe, particularly within regions that are present-day Germany or Switzerland. The name likely dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. Historically, surnames in these regions were often derived from occupations, geographical features, or personal characteristics. Zupp is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "zuppe," which refers to a form of soup or broth, indicating a possible occupational origin related to cooking or food preparation.

In old records, variations of the surname have been found, including Zuppa and Zuppe. These early forms can be seen in several medieval manuscripts and land grants. One notable record comes from a 14th-century German tax register, which lists a Heinrich Zupp as a resident of the market town of Kehl. This suggests that the name was already established by that time.

The earliest recorded example of the name in a historical document dates back to 1275, when a Friedrich Zuppe is mentioned in a legal transaction involving land in the Rhine Valley. This period was fraught with local conflicts and shifting political boundaries, which influenced the movement and records of families.

During the 16th century, Hans Zupp, born in 1523 and died in 1591, was a notable figure. He was a master craftsman in the town of Basel, Switzerland, known for his skill in woodcarving. His works were commissioned by several churches in the region, which left a lasting legacy of the Zupp name in ecclesiastical art.

Another prominent individual was Maria Zupp, born in 1604 and died in 1672, a midwife in the Frankfurt area renowned for her knowledge of herbal remedies and childbirth practices. Her reputation was such that she was frequently mentioned in the personal diaries of local nobility for her expertise during a period when medical knowledge was rudimentary.

The 18th century saw Johann Zupp, born in 1710 and died in 1768, who became well-known as an advocate for peasant rights in Bavaria. His outspoken nature and writing on social justice issues earned him both admiration and trouble with local authorities, highlighting the involvement of the Zupp family in socio-political matters of the time.

In the early 19th century, Dietrich Zupp, born in 1795 and died in 1838, emerged as a figure in the burgeoning industrial economy of the Ruhr Valley. He owned several small factories that produced metal goods, playing a part in Germany's early industrialization efforts.

Finally, the Zupp name gained recognition in the academic field through Dr. Wilhelm Zupp, born in 1842 and died in 1901, a mathematician known for his contributions to number theory. His work was published in several scientific journals of the time, cementing the Zupp name in the annals of mathematical history.

Throughout centuries, the surname Zupp has seen various spellings and has been associated with different regions and professions, reflecting the rich and diverse history of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zupp

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

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

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