Explore the Family Name Kaup
The meaning of Kaup
German: 1. (Westphalia): nickname from Early New High German kaupe ‘feather crest (of a bird)’, later ‘top’. 2. habitational name from Kaub near Trier, or from any of several places called Kaupe in Saxony and Silesia, or perhaps a topographic name from East German kaupe (from Sorbian kupa) ‘mound of earth, mole hill’. 3. in some cases possibly also a northern variant of Kauf (see Kauff).
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How common is the last name Kaup in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaup has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,090th and dropped to 20,458th in 2010, marking a 7.17 percent decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by 1.52 percent from 1,318 in 2000 to 1,298 in 2010. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10.2 percent down to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,090 | #20,458 | -7.17% |
| Count | 1,318 | 1,298 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.44 | -10.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaup
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kaup underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with this surname identified as White in both years, though there was a minor decrease from 95.37 percent to 94.68 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnic identities also saw a decline. However, the Hispanic population with this surname grew significantly, increasing by 153.95 percent from 0.76 percent to 1.93 percent. The number of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, while the Black population had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.68% | -0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 2.08% | -16.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.93% | 153.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.92% | -7.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.39% | 2.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |