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

Zuppa, 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 Zuppa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuppa in America

Zuppa is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuppa surname appeared 245 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 Zuppa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuppa 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 Zuppa

The surname Zuppa can trace its origins back to Italy, specifically from the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. Emerging during the medieval period, the name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "zuppa," which means "soup." The term has Latin roots in "suppa," referring to broth or bread soaked in broth, indicating that the surname may have originally been occupational, describing someone who prepared or sold soup.

The earliest references to the surname Zuppa are found in the records of Tuscany from the 13th century. Manuscripts from this period mention families with this surname involved in the agrarian and culinary trades, suggesting that the name was commonly associated with individuals who were either cooks or ran soup kitchens. One notable early mention of the name is in a 1348 document from Florence, which lists a Giovanni Zuppa as a participant in the local guild of cooks.

As the surname spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, including Zupe and Zoppa. These different forms were often recorded in church documents such as baptismal and marriage registers. An example of this is a Ludovico Zoppa, noted in a 1456 record from Milan, who was known for his contributions to the local culinary scene.

Throughout the centuries, members of the Zuppa family established themselves in various Italian municipalities. One significant figure was Marco Zuppa, born in 1523 in Sienna, a noted chef who served in the courts of various Italian noble families and authored one of the earliest known recipe collections, which includes a detailed section on soup preparations.

In the 17th century, the name began to appear in historical records outside of Italy as people migrated for economic and social reasons. Antonio Zuppa, born in 1644, relocated to Austria and became a prominent restaurateur in Vienna, establishing the "Zuppa House," which gained renown for its traditional Italian soups.

By the 18th century, the surname Zuppa had also made its way to the maritime regions of Croatia, evidenced by a 1782 record noting a Domenico Zuppa, born in Venice in 1755 and moved to Dubrovnik, where he opened a popular eatery famed for its seafood soups.

Notable mentions of the surname continued into the 19th century with figures such as Maria Zuppa, born in 1802 in Milan, who became an early female restaurateur renowned for her innovative soup recipes that blended traditional Italian themes with modern culinary techniques. Her cookbook, published in 1831, remains a reference for culinary historians to this day.

Thus, the surname Zuppa holds a significant place in the annals of European culinary history, with its roots deeply embedded in the Italian culture of food and hospitality. Each generation has added to the richness of its legacy, making it a unique emblem of family heritage and culinary excellence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuppa

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

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

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