Explore the Family Name Roupe
The meaning of Roupe
Americanized form of German Rupp or Ruppe. Compare Rupe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roupe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Roupe has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 28,856th in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 28,498th, indicating a popularity growth of approximately 1.24%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 776 to 837 in the same period, an increase of around 7.86%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by -3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #28,498 | 1.24% |
| Count | 776 | 837 | 7.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roupe
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roupe using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's noteworthy that the vast majority of people with this surname identify as White, with a minimal decrease from 96.26% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, which went from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010, reflecting a change of 38.83%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a substantial increase of 70.13%, moving from 0.77% to 1.31%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the surname Roupe identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, and the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 96.06% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.43% | 38.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.31% | 70.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |