Explore the Family Name Kupka
The meaning of Kupka
1. Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, Sorbian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname or topographic name from Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, and Sorbian kupka, a diminutive of kupa ‘heap, pile’, in Upper Sorbian also ‘lump’. 2. Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Kuba. Some characteristic forenames: German Elfriede, Wenzel, Wilhelm, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kupka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kupka saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,296th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 30,202nd, marking a decrease of 3.09%. However, the number of individuals with the Kupka surname increased slightly during this period, rising from 761 in 2000 to 776 in 2010, an increase of 1.97%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population decreased by 7.14%, dropping from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #30,202 | -3.09% |
| Count | 761 | 776 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kupka
The ethnic identity associated with the Kupka surname also changed slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.32% of those with the Kupka surname identified as White; by 2010, this proportion had slightly dropped to 95.49%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.71% to 1.93%, while those identifying as two or more races also increased, from 1.05% to 1.29%. In 2010, 0.77% identified as Black, a category not represented in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.49% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.93% | 12.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.29% | 22.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |