Explore the Family Name Kupper
The meaning of Kupper
1. German (Küpper): Rhenish dialect variant of Kuper 1. 2. German: central variant of Kupfer. 3. German: topographic name from Kuppe ‘hill, elevation’. 4. Swiss German: occupational name for a potter, from an agent derivative of Romansh cuppa ‘bowl, dish’. 5. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kuper. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Otto, Udo.
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How common is the last name Kupper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kupper has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 26,587 in 2000 to 33,121 in 2010, marking a -24.58% change. The count of people carrying the surname also decreased by approximately 20%, from 862 individuals in 2000 to 691 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by -28.12%, from 0.32 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #33,121 | -24.58% |
| Count | 862 | 691 | -19.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.23 | -28.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kupper
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the surname Kupper were predominantly identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease (-2.00%) in this category over the decade. In 2000, nearly 98% of Kuppers identified as white, while this figure decreased to approximately 96% by 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Interestingly, the data highlighted an increase in Kuppers choosing to identify with two or more races, from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010, which is a significant 79.01% change. By 2010, Kuppers identifying as Hispanic emerged, accounting for 1.88% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 95.95% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.45% | 79.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |