Explore the Family Name Kupke
The meaning of Kupke
1. North German: metonymic occupational name or nickname from a derivative of Middle Low German kupe ‘pail, big open barrel’. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian, Polish, Czech, and Slovak Kupka.
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How common is the last name Kupke in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Kupke saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the last name Kupke dipped from 88,461 in 2000 to 92,719 in 2010, representing a change of -4.81. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 195 to 198 during the same period, which is a 1.54 increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07 throughout this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #92,719 | -4.81% |
| Count | 195 | 198 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kupke
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity for the surname Kupke showed very little variation between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority at 95.90% in 2000, increasing slightly to 96.46% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Kupke surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 96.46% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |