Explore the Family Name Stupak
The meaning of Stupak
Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Štupák and Stupák): metonymic occupational name for someone who worked at a mill using horse power, from Ukrainian stupak ‘horse mill’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Lyubov, Nadezhda, Vasili, Vasily.
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How common is the last name Stupak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stupak saw a small change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,522nd, whereas in 2010, it fell to the rank of 41,579th, denoting a slight decrease in popularity by 0.14 percent. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased over this period from 494 to 523, showing a rise of approximately 5.87 percent. The proportion per 100,000 did not change during this decade, staying at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #41,579 | -0.14% |
| Count | 494 | 523 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stupak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stupak also exhibited some changes from 2000 to 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of individuals identified as White increased significantly, from 95.75 percent in 2000 to 98.47 percent in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 98.47% | 2.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |