2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Zuppe
A surname derived from the Italian word "zuppa" meaning soup or broth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Zuppe. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zuppe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Zuppe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuppe, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zuppe
The surname Zuppe originates from Italy and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is primarily connected to the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, known for their rich cultural history. The name Zuppe likely derives from the Italian word "zuppa," meaning "soup," indicative of a historical association with food preparation or trade, possibly referring to a cook or someone who made or sold soup.
Historical references to the surname are relatively sparse but do exist. In the 14th century, the name appears in various tax records and civic documents within Lombardy. One documented example is Giovanni Zuppe, a resident of Milan around 1350, noted in a registry of local merchants.
The name Zuppe also aligns with older dialectical variants and similar spellings, such as Zuppa or Zoppa. These variations appear in Venetian records from the 15th century. A notable individual is Marco Zoppa, a shipbuilder from Venice, who lived circa 1480-1530. Documentation of Marco's business transactions and contributions to the Venetian maritime industry shed light on the prominence of this surname in specific trades.
By the Renaissance, Zuppe was established in several Italian towns. One prominent figure was Isabella Zuppe, born in Verona in 1562, who was mentioned in diocesan records for her charitable work and patronage of local religious institutions. Isabella was known for funding libraries and commissioning artworks, making the surname notable in cultural circles.
Moving into the early modern era, another distinguished individual was Lorenzo Zuppe, an architect from Padua, born in 1645. Lorenzo’s work on several prominent buildings in the region, some of which still stand, left a legacy attached to the name. His designs echoed the transition from Renaissance to Baroque architectural styles, marking a significant period in Italian art history.
By the 18th century, records show Matteo Zuppe of Turin, born in 1712, who became a well-regarded scholar and writer. Matteo's contributions to literature and his extensive correspondence with other intellectuals of his time highlight the diverse spheres in which individuals bearing the surname Zuppe were active.
In sum, the surname Zuppe has a rich history linked to various regions of Italy and associated with professions ranging from culinary arts and trade to architecture and scholarship. Each historical figure bearing this surname contributed uniquely to their fields, reflecting the multifaceted nature of this surname’s legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zuppe
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuppe, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Zuppe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zuppe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 108
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zuppe
Zuppe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-13 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,161 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,588 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 21,161 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,588 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zuppe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #150,935 | -1.7% |
| Count | 111 | 108 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zuppe bearers went from 111 to 108 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,588 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,935.
FAQ
Zuppe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zuppe?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Zuppe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Zuppe?
Zuppe ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Zuppe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zuppe.
Has Zuppe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zuppe went from 111 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Zuppe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuppe, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zuppe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zuppe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zuppe (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zuppe mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "zuppa" meaning soup or broth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zuppe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Zuppe?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.