Explore the Family Name Upp
The meaning of Upp
Probably an Americanized form of German Opp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Upp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Upp' has seen a slight rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,986th and had a total count of 681. By 2010, it moved up to rank 31,656 with a total count of 730, reflecting a 7.2% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #31,656 | 1.03% |
| Count | 681 | 730 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Upp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Upp' has also slightly diversified over the decade, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 96.92% identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 94.25% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.73% to 1.10%, and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.88% to 1.51%. The largest change was observed within the Hispanic group, which went from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. No participants identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 94.25% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.74% | 107.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.51% | 71.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 1.1% | 50.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |