Explore the Family Name Chaloupka
The meaning of Chaloupka
Czech: from a diminutive of chalupa ‘peasant’s cottage’ (see Chalupa).
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How common is the last name Chaloupka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chaloupka has witnessed a decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 36,463 and slipped to 42,163 in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 15.63%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 579 in 2000 to 515 in 2010, marking an 11.05% drop. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 individuals dipped by 19.05%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #42,163 | -15.63% |
| Count | 579 | 515 | -11.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaloupka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Chaloupka identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this percentage stood at 96.37, which saw a slight fall to 95.34 in 2010. There was no record of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 24.52%, from 1.55 in 2000 to 1.17 in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation rose significantly from 1.21 in 2000 to 2.52 in 2010, witnessing a 108.26% increase. However, the proportion of those identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, down from 0.86 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.34% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.52% | 108.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.17% | -24.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |