Explore the Family Name Tupa
The meaning of Tupa
1. Czech (Ťupa): nickname from an agent derivative of dialect t’upat ‘to cut small’. 2. Czech and Slovak (Tupá): feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter, or wife of’) of Tupý ‘thick, blunt, dull’ (see Tupy). 3. Filipino: from Tagalog tupa ‘sheep’, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name.
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How common is the last name Tupa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tupa has seen a growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,169 in popularity with 650 individuals bearing it, corresponding to a proportion of 0.24 per 100,000 people. By 2010, this rank improved to 31,412 as the count increased to 737, representing an increase of 13.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly, by 4.17%, to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,169 | #31,412 | 5.3% |
| Count | 650 | 737 | 13.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tupa
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates diverse ethnic identities associated with the surname Tupa. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage declined slightly from 88.92% in 2000 to 85.62% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a moderate increase of 15.48%, moving from 6.46% to 7.46%. Furthermore, a significant rise was observed among those identifying with two or more races, which surged by 37.68% from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, rising from 2.77% to 5.02%. No change was reported in the categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native, with the figures remaining at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.92% | 85.62% | -3.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.46% | 7.46% | 15.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 5.02% | 81.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.9% | 37.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |