Explore the Family Name Rupnow
The meaning of Rupnow
German: habitational name from Rubenow near Anklam in West Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Kurt, Ulrich, Wiltrud.
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How common is the last name Rupnow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rupnow has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 40,908 in 2000 to 39,837 in 2010, marking a positive change of 2.62%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 9.54%, growing from 503 in 2000 to 551 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of the surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.19 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #39,837 | 2.62% |
| Count | 503 | 551 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rupnow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a slight shift in the distribution among those with the Rupnow surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the vast majority (98.41%) identified as White, a figure that decreased slightly to 96.73% by 2010. There was also a small but notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010 with 1.45% of individuals identifying with two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 96.73% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.45% | 46.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |