Explore the Family Name Saupe
The meaning of Saupe
German: occupational or status name from Middle High German sūpan ‘district administrator, governor, estate steward’, a loanword from Old Slavic župan (see Zupan and Schuppan). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Saupe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saupe has seen some changes over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,934th most popular surname in America. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 68,122, a change of -4.91%. However, the actual count of people with this surname rose marginally from 286 to 289, showing a 1.05% increase. The proportion per 100k also witnessed a decrease, going from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #68,122 | -4.91% |
| Count | 286 | 289 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saupe
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Saupe, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.90% of those with the surname identified as White, but the percentage dropped slightly to 96.89% by 2010, a shift of -1.03%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained unchanged throughout the decade at 0%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification with the surname, registering 1.73% in 2010 from no previous recording in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.89% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |