Explore the Family Name Kuepper
The meaning of Kuepper
North German (Küpper): see Kupper. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ernst.
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How common is the last name Kuepper in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kuepper decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 80,131st place, showing a decrease in popularity by 14.03%. The number of people bearing the surname also declined over the same period, from 260 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, representing a decrease of 8.85%. The proportion of individuals with the Kuepper surname per 100,000 also dropped by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #80,131 | -14.03% |
| Count | 260 | 237 | -8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuepper
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Kuepper surname identify as White. This group represented 98.46% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within those bearing the surname, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 96.62% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.53% | 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% |