Explore the Family Name Topinka
The meaning of Topinka
Czech: occupational name for someone whose job was to stoke a boiler or stove, a derivative of the verb topit ‘to heat’.
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How common is the last name Topinka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Topinka has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 75,938th in 2000 and rose to 72,332nd in 2010, marking a change of 4.75%. In terms of the number of people carrying this surname, there was an increase from 236 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, showing a 13.98% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with the last name Topinka per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #72,332 | 4.75% |
| Count | 236 | 269 | 13.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topinka
The same decennial census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Topinka between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all (96.19%) individuals with the surname identified as White, but this proportion slightly declined to 94.80% by 2010. There was also a new appearance of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within this surname group, accounting for 1.86% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.8% | -1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |