Explore the Family Name Rupley
The meaning of Rupley
Americanized form of Swiss German Rup(p)li, from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame, renown’, or of German Ruple. Compare Ruprecht, Robert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rupley in the United States?
The Rupley surname held the rank of 46,240 in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, sliding down to 47,791 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.35%. The actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased over the same period, from 434 to 443, reflecting a growth rate of 2.07%. The proportion of people named Rupley per 100,000 decreased by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,791 | -3.35% |
| Count | 434 | 443 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rupley
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Rupley surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority identified as White (90.55% in 2000, reducing to 87.13% in 2010). The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a slight increase, from 3.69% to 4.51%, signifying a change rate of 22.22%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.15% to 2.71%, a noteworthy increase of 135.65%. There was also an increase in the percentage of Hispanic individuals from 3.46% to 5.19%, a 50% change. The categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native had no representation for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.55% | 87.13% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 5.19% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.69% | 4.51% | 22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 2.71% | 135.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |