Explore the Family Name Lupe
The meaning of Lupe
1. Hispanic: from an old Spanish derivative of Latin lupus ‘wolf’. This surname is most common among Native Americans, namely White Mountain Apaches in AR. 2. Romanian: nickname derived from lup ‘wolf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lupe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lupe has seen a bit of a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,592 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 37,391, representing a decrease of 18.36%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 692 in 2000 to 596 in 2010, a decline of 13.87%. Its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 23.08% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #37,391 | -18.36% |
| Count | 692 | 596 | -13.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lupe
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest ethnic group associated with the Lupe surname is American Indian and Alaskan Native, making up 47.69% in 2000 and growing slightly to 47.99% in 2010. The White ethnic group saw a decrease of 15.93% over the decade, while the Hispanic group experienced a significant increase of 39.02%. Individuals identifying as Two or More Races also saw a substantial growth of 54.02%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group remained relatively steady with a slight increase of 2.44%, while the Black group decreased by 11.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 47.69% | 47.99% | 0.63% |
| White | 33.53% | 28.19% | -15.93% |
| Hispanic | 12.43% | 17.28% | 39.02% |
| Black | 3.03% | 2.68% | -11.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 2.52% | 2.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.34% | 54.02% |