Explore the Family Name Cupps
The meaning of Cupps
1. English: perhaps a variant of Cobbs. 2. Perhaps an altered form of Dutch Kops (compare Copps and Cupp).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cupps in the United States?
The surname Cupps, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,209th, but by 2010, it fell to 21,648th, marking a decrease of 2.07%. However, the number of people carrying the Cupps surname increased from 1,153 to 1,204, a growth rate of 4.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people followed the ranking trend, decreasing by 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,209 | #21,648 | -2.07% |
| Count | 1,153 | 1,204 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cupps
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cupps, there were some noticeable shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, with percentages at 93.32% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 92.94% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw decreases of 4.92% and 19.82%, respectively. Conversely, those reporting Hispanic ethnicity increased from 0.61% to 1.08%, a significant growth of 77.05%. Additionally, those claiming two or more races rose from 2.25% to 2.82%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Cupps fell from 1.04% to 0.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.32% | 92.94% | -0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 2.82% | 25.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.17% | 1.74% | -19.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.08% | 77.05% |
| Black | 1.04% | 0.83% | -20.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.58% | -4.92% |