Explore the Family Name Pupa
The meaning of Pupa
Italian: from pupa ‘doll’, applied as female pet name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Aldo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pupa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pupa underwent a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,855 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 77,264, indicating a decline of nearly 25%. The number of individuals carrying the Pupa surname also decreased during this time period from 303 to 248, a drop of over 18%. As a result, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 population fell by 27.27%, from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #77,264 | -24.91% |
| Count | 303 | 248 | -18.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pupa
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reports a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Pupa surname between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname in both years, although there was a minor dip from 97.69% to 94.76%. During this decade, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared entirely from 1.65% to 0%. Meanwhile, a new appearance was noted in the Hispanic category, which went from 0% representation in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 94.76% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |