Explore the Family Name Nupp
The meaning of Nupp
1. Origin undetermined. 2. In some cases probably Estonian: arbitrary surname from nupp ‘button; bud’. This surname is very rare in Estonia.
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How common is the last name Nupp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nupp has seen a slight decrease in popularity rank from 71,610 in 2000 to 74,608 in 2010, a change of -4.19%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 254 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.97%. The proportion of individuals per 100k with this surname remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #74,608 | -4.19% |
| Count | 254 | 259 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nupp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nupp, as per the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 98.03% in 2000 and 94.59% in 2010. This indicates a slight decrease of 3.51% over the decade. There were no reported instances of the Nupp surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods. However, a small increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, with this group representing 3.47% of individuals with the Nupp surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 94.59% | -3.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |