Explore the Family Name Cupit
The meaning of Cupit
English (North Midlands): possibly a habitational name from the placename Cowbit in Lincolnshire, meaning ‘river-bend frequented by cows’, named with Old English cū ‘cow’ + byht ‘bend, curve’ referring to a bend in the River Welland. The surname may also be a variant of Cubit. Whatever its origin, it seems to have been understood as a placename including Middle English pit ‘pit’. It has also sometimes been influenced since the Renaissance by the name of the Roman god of love Cupid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cupit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cupit has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 19,285 and increased to 20,099 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.22% in rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 1,300 in 2000 to 1,329 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.23%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly dropped by 6.25%, from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,285 | #20,099 | -4.22% |
| Count | 1,300 | 1,329 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cupit
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those with the surname Cupit, the majority are White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.54% identified as White, which decreased to 91.57% in 2010. Black representation saw a growth of 33.43%, from 3.38% in 2000 to 4.51% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic population also increased significantly by 118.00%, from 1.00% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or more races slightly increased from 0.77% to 0.83%. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 91.57% | -3.14% |
| Black | 3.38% | 4.51% | 33.43% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.18% | 118% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.83% | 7.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |