Explore the Family Name Topa
The meaning of Topa
1. Polish: nickname from a derivative of Polish topić się ‘to drown’, probably with reference to someone who drowned his sorrows in liquor. 2. Polish: nickname from dialect topa ‘slow woman’. 3. Hungarian: nickname from topa ‘limp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Topa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Topa" has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 58,876th position, showing a decline of 9.47%. The number of people bearing this surname also dipped from 360 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.44%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Topa per 100,000 residents shrunk by 7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #58,876 | -9.47% |
| Count | 360 | 344 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topa
Regarding ethnicity, the Topa surname predominantly identifies with the White ethnic group, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.28% of the Topas identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.19% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of Topas identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.22% in 2000 to 3.78% in 2010, a rise of 70.27%. No individuals with the Topa surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 94.19% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.78% | 70.27% |
| 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% |