Explore the Family Name Chalupa
The meaning of Chalupa
Czech and Slovak; Polish (Chałupa): status name for a cottager, from chalupa (Polish chałupa) ‘cottage’, a term denoting a free peasant’s cottage with very little land attached to it. Compare Sedlak, Zahradnik.
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How common is the last name Chalupa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chalupa has seen a minor change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chalupa was ranked 33,605 in terms of popularity, with 640 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 34,967, and the count increased marginally to 645. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #34,967 | -4.05% |
| Count | 640 | 645 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalupa
The ethnicity associated with the surname Chalupa has seen some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Chalupa surname identified as White (91.88%), followed by Hispanic (5.63%). By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnic identity at 90.08%, there was a small decrease in percentage. The Hispanic count remained nearly the same at 5.58%. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races rose in 2010, with these groups accounting for 1.09% and 2.02% respectively. There were no individuals with the Chalupa surname who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.88% | 90.08% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 5.63% | 5.58% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 2.02% | 114.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |