Explore the Family Name Stupka
The meaning of Stupka
Czech and Slovak: nickname from stupka, a word with various different meanings, including ‘wooden mortar’ and ‘stalk, stem’. This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Otto, Petr.
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How common is the last name Stupka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stupka experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 47,308 in 2000 to 50,196 in 2010, indicating a drop of 6.1 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a minimal decrease of 1.18 percent over the decade, dropping from 422 to 417. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people using this surname declined by 12.5 percent, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #50,196 | -6.1% |
| Count | 422 | 417 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stupka
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stupka showed minor changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.68 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, which increased marginally to 96.88 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. The only other ethnic identity registered was "Two or more races" in 2000 (2.13 percent), but this category dropped to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the census recorded a new ethnicity category, Hispanic, in 2010 with 1.20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 96.88% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |