Explore the Family Name Hupfer
The meaning of Hupfer
South German (also Hüpfer): nickname for a restless individual or an occupational name for a fairground entertainer, from German Hüpfer ‘hopper, jumper’ (at fairs), an agent derivative of Middle High German hupfen ‘to hop, skip, or jump’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Mathias, Merwin.
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How common is the last name Hupfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hupfer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hupfer was ranked as the 48,963rd most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 51,512th position, indicating a change of -5.21%. Interestingly, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 404 over the decade. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people which also experienced a minor decrease from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #51,512 | -5.21% |
| Count | 404 | 404 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hupfer
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hupfer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a vast majority (95.54%) identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 96.29% by 2010. The number of people who identified themselves as belonging to two or more races also increased from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010, marking a notable growth of 39.52%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped dramatically from 2.23% in 2000 to zero in 2010. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the proportions remained negligible or non-existent during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 96.29% | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.73% | 39.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |