Explore the Family Name Dupper
The meaning of Dupper
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German dupper ‘idiot’. 2. (Düpper): variant of the occupational name Tüpper ‘potter’ (see Tupper). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Manfred. Scandinavian Hilmer.
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How common is the last name Dupper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dupper declined in the 2000s. It was ranked 76,946th in the year 2000 and fell to 89,403rd by 2010, showing a decrease of 16.19%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped during this period, from 232 to 207, representing a fall of 10.78%. As such, for every 100,000 people in the population, the proportion named Dupper decreased by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #89,403 | -16.19% |
| Count | 232 | 207 | -10.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dupper
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Dupper identify as White. In 2000, this figure was 95.26% and it slightly decreased to 94.20% by 2010. Meanwhile, the census data showed no Dupper identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable change in the Hispanic demographic, with 2.90% identifying as such in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000. The number of Duppers identifying with two or more races remained stable at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 94.2% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |