Explore the Family Name Rupprecht
The meaning of Rupprecht
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hrōd ‘fame, renown’ + berht ‘bright’ (another form of which is Robert). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernhardt, Hans, Hermann, Reinhard, Alois, Erhardt, Georg, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Rupprecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rupprecht has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,101st most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 18,660th place, a drop of 3.09 percent. However, despite this decrease in rank, the count of people bearing the surname actually increased from 1,420 in 2000 to 1,474 in 2010, signifying a growth of about 3.8 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly from 0.53 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #18,660 | -3.09% |
| Count | 1,420 | 1,474 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rupprecht
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rupprecht also saw some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.03 percent of those with the surname identified as white, a number that fell to 95.45 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic grew significantly from 0.99 percent in 2000 to 2.51 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 0.42 percent to 0.34 percent, while those reporting two or more races rose from 0.49 percent to 1.22 percent. There were no individuals with the Rupprecht surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.45% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.51% | 153.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 1.22% | 148.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.34% | -19.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |