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Rupp is a surname of German origin, found in various countries and often spelled with one or two final consonants as Rupp, Rupp, or Rup. It is used as a family name and can appear in multiple contexts beyond individuals, including places and institutions named in honor of people who bore the name.

The most prominent figure commonly associated with the name is Adolph Rupp (1901–1977), an American college basketball coach who led the University of Kentucky Wildcats for several decades and became one of the sport’s best-known early coaches. His influence on the game and his long tenure at Kentucky contributed to the prominence of the name in American sports history.

Rupp Arena is a notable in-state reference named after Adolph Rupp. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the arena serves as a multi-purpose venue and is best known as the home court for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team. It opened in the 1970s and has hosted numerous college games and other events, becoming a landmark venue in the region.

Beyond these uses, Rupp appears as a surname for various individuals across different fields, and it may appear in other geographic or institutional names. The spelling variants Rupp and Rup are occasionally encountered, but no single alternative meaning accompanies the name outside of its function as a family surname.