Explore the Family Name Rupiper
The meaning of Rupiper
North German (Westphalia): old variant of Rupieper, a nickname for a rustic piper, from Middle Low German rū ‘rough, coarse’ + piper ‘piper, musician (at fairs)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rupiper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rupiper has seen a slight decrease in rank from 73,412 in 2000 to 75,799 in 2010, a change of -3.25%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.25% during the same period. The proportion of people with the Rupiper surname per 100k remained constant at 0.09 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #75,799 | -3.25% |
| Count | 246 | 254 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rupiper
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rupiper, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked with those who identify as White. In 2000, 99% of bearers identified as White, dropping slightly to 98.82% in 2010. No significant representation was found in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.82% | -0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |