Explore the Family Name Chupka
The meaning of Chupka
Americanized form of Slovak Čupka (see Cupka).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chupka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chupka saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 63,450th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to the 65,066th position. This represents a 2.55% decrease in rank. Despite this downward shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Chupka grew by 3.74%, from 294 to 305. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #65,066 | -2.55% |
| Count | 294 | 305 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chupka
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Chupka surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.28% of Chupkas identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.75% in 2010. The percentage of Chupkas identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. No Chupkas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were also no reported instances of Chupkas identifying with two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 94.75% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |