Explore the Family Name Lupa
The meaning of Lupa
Polish: 1. unflattering nickname from a Polish dialect word, lupa ‘foolish man, blockhead’. 2. (Łupa) nicknamefrom Polish łupa ‘peel’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Andrzey, Kazimierz, Michalina, Waclaw.
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How common is the last name Lupa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lupa slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lupa was ranked as the 46,614th most popular surname in the United States, and it fell to the 47,429th spot by 2010, representing a 1.75% drop. The number of individuals bearing the Lupa surname, however, increased from 430 in 2000 to 447 in 2010 - a growth of approximately 3.95%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #47,429 | -1.75% |
| Count | 430 | 447 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lupa
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lupa also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Lupa surname identified as White (94.19%), which slightly decreased to 93.74% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped by 15.86%, from 3.72% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.4% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010, representing a 60% increase. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 93.74% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 3.13% | -15.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 2.24% | 60% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |