Explore the Family Name Houpe
The meaning of Houpe
Altered form of Houpt, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houpe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Houpe has experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, going from 63,297th to 65,424th. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly by 2.71%, with the count rising from 295 to 303. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally by 9.09% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #65,424 | -3.36% |
| Count | 295 | 303 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houpe
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the most prevalent ethnic identity associated with the Houpe surname is Black, with a slight increase of 1.53% from 2000 to 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 10.76%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase of 75.74%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased by 30.05%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.39% | 64.36% | 1.53% |
| White | 32.54% | 29.04% | -10.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.97% | 75.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.64% | 30.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |