Explore the Family Name Ruppe
The meaning of Ruppe
German: 1. variant of Rupp. In part, it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). 2. possibly a habitational name from Ruppen in former East Prussia. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth, Alois, Erna, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ruppe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruppe has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruppe was ranked 18,892 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped down to 20,192, reflecting a drop of about 6.88 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decrease from 1,337 in 2000 to 1,320 in 2010, a change of -1.27 percent. The proportion of people named Ruppe per 100k also fell by 10 percent over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,892 | #20,192 | -6.88% |
| Count | 1,337 | 1,320 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.45 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruppe
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Ruppe, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Ruppes identified as White in both years (96.86 percent in 2000 and 95.23 percent in 2010), there were significant increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (a jump from 0.37 percent to 1.29 percent) and Hispanic (an increase from 1.05 percent to 1.74 percent). There was a slight rise in those reporting as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.75 percent to 0.83 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a small reduction from 0.97 percent to 0.91 percent. There was no reported change for those identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.23% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.74% | 65.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 1.29% | 248.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.91% | -6.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.83% | 10.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |