Explore the Family Name Ruprecht
The meaning of Ruprecht
German: variant of Rupprecht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruprecht in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruprecht has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ruprecht was ranked 24,529 in popularity and saw a small drop to 25,459 in 2010, marking a -3.79% change. Despite the decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Ruprecht actually increased from 955 in 2000 to 971 in 2010. However, this increase didn't keep up with the overall population growth, leading to a -5.71% change in the proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #25,459 | -3.79% |
| Count | 955 | 971 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruprecht
When we shift our focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruprecht, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White both in 2000 (96.23%) and in 2010 (95.57%), though there was a slight decrease in the percentage over this decade. The Hispanic representation within the Ruprecht surname saw the most significant increase, rising from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, a whopping 128.57% change. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also observed a growth of 9.57%, whereas those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.99% to 1.65%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.57% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.65% | -17.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.44% | 128.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 1.03% | 9.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |