Rupe is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of Germanic origin. The closest associated German surname to Rupe is Ruprecht, which in German, is used to describe the helper of St. Nicholas (Knecht Ruprecht) or Santa's helper, but literally means helper (knecht) to right (recht) children who are rude/gruff (rup or ruppig) or naughty. Individuals with the surname Rupe include: * Art Rupe (1917–2022), American music industry executive and record producer, founder of the record label Specialty Records, born Arthur Goldberg * Carmen Rupe (1936–2011), New Zealand-Australian drag performer, brothel keeper and anti-discrimination and HIV/AIDS activist * Doug Rupe, Australian Paralympic athlete who competed in the 1976 Paralympic Games *

Eric Rupe Eric Fitzgerald Rupe (born June 14, 1963) is an American professional bicycle motocross (BMX) racer. His prime competitive years were from 1978 to 1990. Considered one of the most underrated BMXers in its history, he also had one of the longest c ...

(born 1963), American BMX racer * Hans Rupe (1866–1951), Swiss professor of organic chemistry *

Josh Rupe Joshua Matthew Rupe (born August 18, 1982) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Baltimore Orioles. Career D ...

(born 1982), American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher * Ryan Rupe (born 1975), American former Major League Baseball pitcher

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