Explore the Family Name Luper
The meaning of Luper
Altered form of Dutch Looper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luper in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luper ranked 13,796 in popularity in 2000 and moved slightly to 13,916 in 2010, a marginal decrease of 0.87%. The total count of people with this last name increased by 7.85% during this decade, from 2,012 to 2,170. The proportion of Lupers per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, dropping by only 1.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,796 | #13,916 | -0.87% |
| Count | 2,012 | 2,170 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.74 | -1.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luper
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luper. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (80.91%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 76.50%, while the proportions identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases. Specifically, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 5.12% to 6.13%, the Black population went from 9.84% to 10.09%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group grew from 2.14% to 2.81%. The data also shows new representation in 2010 for those identifying with Two or more races (4.10%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.37%), where there was no reported presence in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.91% | 76.5% | -5.45% |
| Black | 9.84% | 10.09% | 2.54% |
| Hispanic | 5.12% | 6.13% | 19.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.14% | 2.81% | 31.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |