Explore the Family Name Roup
The meaning of Roup
Americanized form of German Raup or Rupp. Compare Roop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roup in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roup has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Roup was ranked 64,934 in popularity and had 286 counts. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 83,834 with only 224 counts, translating to a decline of 29.11% in its ranking and 21.68% in its count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.11 to 0.08, marking a 27.27% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #83,834 | -29.11% |
| Count | 286 | 224 | -21.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roup
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roup, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.85% of those carrying the Roup surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.98% in 2010. The percentage of people having two or more races went from 1.75% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. Notably, however, the Hispanic population carrying the Roup name saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.98% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |